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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.74, 1,383.87 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.74, 1,383.87 and 273.32 is: 409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.74 : 1,383.87 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.74/1,383.87 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.74x = 1,383.87 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.74x = 378,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,244.87/922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.91

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