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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.13, 1,383.46 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.13, 1,383.46 and 272.88 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.13 : 1,383.46 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.13/1,383.46 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.13x = 1,383.46 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.13x = 377,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,517.88/922.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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