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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.96, 1,386.21 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.96, 1,386.21 and 346.88 is: 520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.96 : 1,386.21 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.96/1,386.21 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.96x = 1,386.21 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.96x = 480,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,841.59/923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.42

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