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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.11, 1,381.49 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.11, 1,381.49 and 271.69 is: 407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.11 : 1,381.49 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.11/1,381.49 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.11x = 1,381.49 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.11x = 375,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,333.22/921.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.48

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