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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.87, 1,384.31 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.87, 1,384.31 and 273.61 is: 410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.87 : 1,384.31 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.87/1,384.31 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.87x = 1,384.31 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.87x = 378,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,763.47/922.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.42

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