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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.19, 1,383.19 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.19, 1,383.19 and 272.93 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.19 : 1,383.19 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.19/1,383.19 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.19x = 1,383.19 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.19x = 377,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,514.05/922.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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