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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.55, 1,385.27 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.55, 1,385.27 and 346.38 is: 519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.55 : 1,385.27 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.55/1,385.27 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.55x = 1,385.27 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.55x = 479,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,829.82/923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.55

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