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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.77, 1,385.46 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.77, 1,385.46 and 274.35 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.77 : 1,385.46 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.77/1,385.46 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.77x = 1,385.46 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.77x = 380,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,100.95/923.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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