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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.02, 1,384.53 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.02, 1,384.53 and 273.70 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.02 : 1,384.53 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.02/1,384.53 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.02x = 1,384.53 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.02x = 378,946.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,946.57/923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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