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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.22, 1,382.88 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.22, 1,382.88 and 272.78 is: 409.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.22 : 1,382.88 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.22/1,382.88 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.22x = 1,382.88 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.22x = 377,222.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,222.01/922.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.04

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