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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.04, 1,386.47 and 346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.04, 1,386.47 and 346.78 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.04 : 1,386.47 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.04/1,386.47 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.04x = 1,386.47 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.04x = 480,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,800.72/924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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