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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.56, 1,385.43 and 346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.56, 1,385.43 and 346.30 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.56 : 1,385.43 = 346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.56/1,385.43 = 346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.56x = 1,385.43 × 346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.56x = 479,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,774.41/923.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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