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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.38, 1,385.34 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.38, 1,385.34 and 274.12 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.38 : 1,385.34 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.38/1,385.34 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.38x = 1,385.34 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.38x = 379,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,749.40/923.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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