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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,383.30 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,383.30 and 272.90 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,383.30 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,383.30 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,383.30 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 377,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,506.03/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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