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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.12, 1,381.88 and 271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.12, 1,381.88 and 271.90 is: 407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.12 : 1,381.88 = 271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.12/1,381.88 = 271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.12x = 1,381.88 × 271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.12x = 375,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,733.17/921.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.91

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