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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.41, 1,383.75 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.41, 1,383.75 and 273.06 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.41 : 1,383.75 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.41/1,383.75 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.41x = 1,383.75 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.41x = 377,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,846.78/922.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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