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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.99, 1,383.12 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.99, 1,383.12 and 272.73 is: 409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.99 : 1,383.12 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.99/1,383.12 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.99x = 1,383.12 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.99x = 377,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,218.32/921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.13

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