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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.42, 1,382.12 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.42, 1,382.12 and 272.14 is: 408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.42 : 1,382.12 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.42/1,382.12 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.42x = 1,382.12 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.42x = 376,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,130.14/921.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.21

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