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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.78, 1,381.38 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.78, 1,381.38 and 271.46 is: 407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.78 : 1,381.38 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.78/1,381.38 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.78x = 1,381.38 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.78x = 374,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,989.41/920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.25

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