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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.76, 1,386.16 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.76, 1,386.16 and 347.04 is: 520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.76 : 1,386.16 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.76/1,386.16 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.76x = 1,386.16 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.76x = 481,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,052.97/923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.76

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