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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,381.50 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,381.50 and 271.68 is: 407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,381.50 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,381.50 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,381.50 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 375,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,325.92/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.57

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