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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.43, 1,381.99 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.43, 1,381.99 and 272.01 is: 407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.43 : 1,381.99 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.43/1,381.99 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.43x = 1,381.99 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.43x = 375,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,915.10/921.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.97

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