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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.16, 1,383.38 and 272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.16, 1,383.38 and 272.81 is: 409.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.16 : 1,383.38 = 272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.16/1,383.38 = 272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.16x = 1,383.38 × 272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.16x = 377,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,399.90/922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.26

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