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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.02, 1,381.59 and 271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.02, 1,381.59 and 271.78 is: 407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.02 : 1,381.59 = 271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.02/1,381.59 = 271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.02x = 1,381.59 × 271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.02x = 375,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,485.08/921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.69

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