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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.80, 1,383.80 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.80, 1,383.80 and 273.40 is: 409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.80 : 1,383.80 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.80/1,383.80 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.80x = 1,383.80 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.80x = 378,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,330.92/922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.98

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