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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.76, 1,385.30 and 307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.76, 1,385.30 and 307.34 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.76 : 1,385.30 = 307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.76/1,385.30 = 307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.76x = 1,385.30 × 307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.76x = 425,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,758.10/923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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