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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.32, 1,382.26 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.32, 1,382.26 and 272.06 is: 408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.32 : 1,382.26 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.32/1,382.26 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.32x = 1,382.26 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.32x = 376,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,057.66/921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.17

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