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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.16, 1,385.42 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.16, 1,385.42 and 346.62 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.16 : 1,385.42 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.16/1,385.42 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.16x = 1,385.42 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.16x = 480,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,214.28/924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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