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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.16, 1,381.84 and 271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.16, 1,381.84 and 271.94 is: 407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.16 : 1,381.84 = 271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.16/1,381.84 = 271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.16x = 1,381.84 × 271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.16x = 375,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,777.57/921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.94

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