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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.69, 1,384.27 and 273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.69, 1,384.27 and 273.41 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.69 : 1,384.27 = 273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.69/1,384.27 = 273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.69x = 1,384.27 × 273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.69x = 378,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,472.38/922.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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