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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.08, 1,384.62 and 273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.08, 1,384.62 and 273.82 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.08 : 1,384.62 = 273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.08/1,384.62 = 273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.08x = 1,384.62 × 273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.08x = 379,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,136.65/923.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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