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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.68, 1,383.76 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.68, 1,383.76 and 273.25 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.68 : 1,383.76 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.68/1,383.76 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.68x = 1,383.76 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.68x = 378,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,112.42/922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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