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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.41, 1,383.87 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.41, 1,383.87 and 273.13 is: 409.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.41 : 1,383.87 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.41/1,383.87 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.41x = 1,383.87 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.41x = 377,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,976.41/922.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.77

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