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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.31, 1,383.47 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.31, 1,383.47 and 273.05 is: 409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.31 : 1,383.47 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.31/1,383.47 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.31x = 1,383.47 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.31x = 377,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,756.48/922.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.58

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