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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.19, 1,385.03 and 273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.19, 1,385.03 and 273.91 is: 410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.19 : 1,385.03 = 273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.19/1,385.03 = 273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.19x = 1,385.03 × 273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.19x = 379,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,372.20/923.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.94

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