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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.09, 1,384.83 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.09, 1,384.83 and 273.78 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.09 : 1,384.83 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.09/1,384.83 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.09x = 1,384.83 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.09x = 379,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,138.76/923.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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