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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.05, 1,383.09 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.05, 1,383.09 and 272.80 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.05 : 1,383.09 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.05/1,383.09 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.05x = 1,383.09 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.05x = 377,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,306.95/922.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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