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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.03, 1,385.64 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.03, 1,385.64 and 346.50 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.03 : 1,385.64 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.03/1,385.64 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.03x = 1,385.64 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.03x = 480,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,124.26/924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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