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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.58, 1,385.40 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.58, 1,385.40 and 274.26 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.58 : 1,385.40 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.58/1,385.40 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.58x = 1,385.40 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.58x = 379,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,959.80/923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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