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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.10, 1,383.16 and 272.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.10, 1,383.16 and 272.89 is: 409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.10 : 1,383.16 = 272.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.10/1,383.16 = 272.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.10x = 1,383.16 × 272.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.10x = 377,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,446.39/922.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.33

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