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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.97, 1,381.46 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.97, 1,381.46 and 271.66 is: 407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.97 : 1,381.46 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.97/1,381.46 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.97x = 1,381.46 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.97x = 375,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,287.42/920.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.49

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