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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.32, 1,384.98 and 274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.32, 1,384.98 and 274.06 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.32 : 1,384.98 = 274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.32/1,384.98 = 274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.32x = 1,384.98 × 274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.32x = 379,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,567.62/923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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