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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.21, 1,381.64 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.21, 1,381.64 and 271.80 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.21 : 1,381.64 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.21/1,381.64 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.21x = 1,381.64 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.21x = 375,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,528.39/921.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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