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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.95, 1,381.42 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.95, 1,381.42 and 271.73 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.95 : 1,381.42 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.95/1,381.42 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.95x = 1,381.42 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.95x = 375,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,373.26/920.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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