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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,385.73 and 274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924, 1,385.73 and 274.58 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,385.73 = 274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,385.73 = 274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,385.73 × 274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 380,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,493.74/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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