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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.42, 1,383.39 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.42, 1,383.39 and 273 is: 409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.42 : 1,383.39 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.42/1,383.39 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.42x = 1,383.39 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.42x = 377,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,665.47/922.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.43

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