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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.77, 1,383.96 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.77, 1,383.96 and 273.35 is: 409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.77 : 1,383.96 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.77/1,383.96 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.77x = 1,383.96 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.77x = 378,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,305.47/922.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.97

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