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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.33, 1,385.23 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.33, 1,385.23 and 274.07 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.33 : 1,385.23 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.33/1,385.23 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.33x = 1,385.23 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.33x = 379,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,642.37/923.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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