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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.68, 1,383.78 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.68, 1,383.78 and 273.45 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.68 : 1,383.78 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.68/1,383.78 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.68x = 1,383.78 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.68x = 378,394.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,394.64/922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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