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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.96, 1,386.16 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.96, 1,386.16 and 274.69 is: 412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.96 : 1,386.16 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.96/1,386.16 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.96x = 1,386.16 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.96x = 380,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,764.29/923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.10

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