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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.19, 1,383.39 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.19, 1,383.39 and 272.93 is: 409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.19 : 1,383.39 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.19/1,383.39 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.19x = 1,383.39 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.19x = 377,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,561.72/922.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.42

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