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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.51, 1,385.11 and 274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.51, 1,385.11 and 274.09 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.51 : 1,385.11 = 274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.51/1,385.11 = 274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.51x = 1,385.11 × 274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.51x = 379,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,644.80/923.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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