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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.44, 1,383.60 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.44, 1,383.60 and 273.12 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.44 : 1,383.60 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.44/1,383.60 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.44x = 1,383.60 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.44x = 377,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,888.83/922.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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