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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.66, 1,384.61 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.66, 1,384.61 and 338.52 is: 507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.66 : 1,384.61 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.66/1,384.61 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.66x = 1,384.61 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.66x = 468,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,719.02/923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.46

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