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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.02, 1,382.86 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.02, 1,382.86 and 272.60 is: 408.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.02 : 1,382.86 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.02/1,382.86 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.02x = 1,382.86 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.02x = 376,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,967.64/922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.85

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