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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.55, 1,383.41 and 273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.55, 1,383.41 and 273.14 is: 409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.55 : 1,383.41 = 273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.55/1,383.41 = 273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.55x = 1,383.41 × 273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.55x = 377,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,863.24/922.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.59

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