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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.17, 1,381.55 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.17, 1,381.55 and 271.95 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.17 : 1,381.55 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.17/1,381.55 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.17x = 1,381.55 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.17x = 375,711.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,711.16/921.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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