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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.26, 1,382.10 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.26, 1,382.10 and 272 is: 408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.26 : 1,382.10 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.26/1,382.10 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.26x = 1,382.10 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.26x = 375,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,931.20/921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.06

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