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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.34, 1,383.06 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.34, 1,383.06 and 272.94 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.34 : 1,383.06 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.34/1,383.06 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.34x = 1,383.06 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.34x = 377,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,492.40/922.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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