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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.61, 1,383.89 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.61, 1,383.89 and 273.29 is: 409.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.61 : 1,383.89 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.61/1,383.89 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.61x = 1,383.89 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.61x = 378,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,197.06/922.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.92

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