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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.68, 1,385.04 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.68, 1,385.04 and 346.24 is: 519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.68 : 1,385.04 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.68/1,385.04 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.68x = 1,385.04 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.68x = 479,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,556.25/923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.18

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