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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.73, 1,385.64 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.73, 1,385.64 and 274.52 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.73 : 1,385.64 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.73/1,385.64 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.73x = 1,385.64 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.73x = 380,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,385.89/923.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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