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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.48, 1,385.48 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.48, 1,385.48 and 274.24 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.48 : 1,385.48 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.48/1,385.48 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.48x = 1,385.48 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.48x = 379,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,954.04/923.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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