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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.50, 1,384.98 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.50, 1,384.98 and 274.08 is: 411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.50 : 1,384.98 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.50/1,384.98 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.50x = 1,384.98 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.50x = 379,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,595.32/923.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.04

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