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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.04, 1,382.86 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.04, 1,382.86 and 272.78 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.04 : 1,382.86 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.04/1,382.86 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.04x = 1,382.86 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.04x = 377,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,216.55/922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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