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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.03, 1,384.61 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.03, 1,384.61 and 273.79 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.03 : 1,384.61 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.03/1,384.61 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.03x = 1,384.61 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.03x = 379,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,092.37/923.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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