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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.85, 1,385.51 and 346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.85, 1,385.51 and 346.59 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.85 : 1,385.51 = 346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.85/1,385.51 = 346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.85x = 1,385.51 × 346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.85x = 480,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,202.18/923.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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