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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.02, 1,384.41 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.02, 1,384.41 and 273.73 is: 410.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.02 : 1,384.41 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.02/1,384.41 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.02x = 1,384.41 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.02x = 378,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,954.55/923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.56

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