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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.96, 1,384.17 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.96, 1,384.17 and 273.55 is: 410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.96 : 1,384.17 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.96/1,384.17 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.96x = 1,384.17 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.96x = 378,639.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,639.70/922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.24

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