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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921, 1,381.54 and 271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921, 1,381.54 and 271.79 is: 407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921 : 1,381.54 = 271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921/1,381.54 = 271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921x = 1,381.54 × 271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921x = 375,488.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,488.76/921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.70

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