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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.11, 1,383.29 and 272.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.11, 1,383.29 and 272.98 is: 409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.11 : 1,383.29 = 272.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.11/1,383.29 = 272.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.11x = 1,383.29 × 272.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.11x = 377,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,610.50/922.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.51

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