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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.75, 1,385.69 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.75, 1,385.69 and 274.53 is: 411.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.75 : 1,385.69 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.75/1,385.69 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.75x = 1,385.69 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.75x = 380,413.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,413.48/923.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.81

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