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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.82, 1,385.94 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.82, 1,385.94 and 274.54 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.82 : 1,385.94 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.82/1,385.94 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.82x = 1,385.94 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.82x = 380,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,495.97/923.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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