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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.45, 1,385.17 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.45, 1,385.17 and 274.23 is: 411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.45 : 1,385.17 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.45/1,385.17 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.45x = 1,385.17 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.45x = 379,855.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,855.17/923.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.34

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