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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.11, 1,384.67 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.11, 1,384.67 and 273.80 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.11 : 1,384.67 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.11/1,384.67 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.11x = 1,384.67 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.11x = 379,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,122.65/923.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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