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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.29, 1,383.45 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.29, 1,383.45 and 273.04 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.29 : 1,383.45 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.29/1,383.45 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.29x = 1,383.45 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.29x = 377,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,732.71/922.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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