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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.13, 1,384.96 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.13, 1,384.96 and 273.88 is: 410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.13 : 1,384.96 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.13/1,384.96 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.13x = 1,384.96 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.13x = 379,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,312.84/923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.90

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