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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.75, 1,383.99 and 273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.75, 1,383.99 and 273.49 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.75 : 1,383.99 = 273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.75/1,383.99 = 273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.75x = 1,383.99 × 273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.75x = 378,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,507.43/922.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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