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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.56, 1,383.85 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.56, 1,383.85 and 273.30 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.56 : 1,383.85 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.56/1,383.85 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.56x = 1,383.85 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.56x = 378,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,204.84/922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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