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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.12, 1,385.55 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.12, 1,385.55 and 346.50 is: 519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.12 : 1,385.55 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.12/1,385.55 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.12x = 1,385.55 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.12x = 480,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,093.08/924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.51

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