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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.36, 1,382.40 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.36, 1,382.40 and 408 is: 612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.36 : 1,382.40 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.36/1,382.40 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.36x = 1,382.40 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.36x = 564,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,019.20/921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.16

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