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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.12, 1,383.44 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.12, 1,383.44 and 272.84 is: 409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.12 : 1,383.44 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.12/1,383.44 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.12x = 1,383.44 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.12x = 377,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,457.77/922.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.34

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