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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.04, 1,384.32 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.04, 1,384.32 and 273.60 is: 410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.04 : 1,384.32 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.04/1,384.32 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.04x = 1,384.32 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.04x = 378,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,749.95/923.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.33

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