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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.38, 1,383.79 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.38, 1,383.79 and 273.10 is: 409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.38 : 1,383.79 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.38/1,383.79 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.38x = 1,383.79 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.38x = 377,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,913.05/922.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.72

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