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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.23, 1,384.85 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.23, 1,384.85 and 274.01 is: 411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.23 : 1,384.85 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.23/1,384.85 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.23x = 1,384.85 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.23x = 379,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,464.84/923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.02

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