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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.05, 1,384.10 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.05, 1,384.10 and 273.70 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.05 : 1,384.10 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.05/1,384.10 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.05x = 1,384.10 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.05x = 378,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,828.17/923.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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