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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.99, 1,381.50 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.99, 1,381.50 and 271.74 is: 407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.99 : 1,381.50 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.99/1,381.50 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.99x = 1,381.50 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.99x = 375,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,408.81/920.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.61

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