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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,383.40 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,383.40 and 273.20 is: 409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,383.40 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,383.40 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,383.40 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 377,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,944.88/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.78

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