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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.51, 1,383.62 and 273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.51, 1,383.62 and 273.09 is: 409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.51 : 1,383.62 = 273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.51/1,383.62 = 273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.51x = 1,383.62 × 273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.51x = 377,856.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,856.61/922.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.60

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