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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.74, 1,385.13 and 274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.74, 1,385.13 and 274.39 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.74 : 1,385.13 = 274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.74/1,385.13 = 274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.74x = 1,385.13 × 274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.74x = 380,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,063.39/923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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