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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.96, 1,385.76 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.96, 1,385.76 and 274.52 is: 411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.96 : 1,385.76 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.96/1,385.76 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.96x = 1,385.76 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.96x = 380,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,418.84/923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.73

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