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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.22, 1,384.38 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.22, 1,384.38 and 273.78 is: 410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.22 : 1,384.38 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.22/1,384.38 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.22x = 1,384.38 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.22x = 379,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,015.56/923.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.54

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