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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.54, 1,385.50 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.54, 1,385.50 and 274.28 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.54 : 1,385.50 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.54/1,385.50 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.54x = 1,385.50 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.54x = 380,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,014.94/923.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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