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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.62, 1,381.16 and 271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.62, 1,381.16 and 271.36 is: 407.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.62 : 1,381.16 = 271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.62/1,381.16 = 271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.62x = 1,381.16 × 271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.62x = 374,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,791.58/920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.11

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