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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.74, 1,385.79 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.74, 1,385.79 and 347.02 is: 520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.74 : 1,385.79 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.74/1,385.79 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.74x = 1,385.79 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.74x = 480,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,896.85/923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.60

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