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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.46, 1,385.01 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.46, 1,385.01 and 274.05 is: 411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.46 : 1,385.01 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.46/1,385.01 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.46x = 1,385.01 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.46x = 379,561.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,561.99/923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.02

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