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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.44, 1,382.39 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.44, 1,382.39 and 272.16 is: 408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.44 : 1,382.39 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.44/1,382.39 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.44x = 1,382.39 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.44x = 376,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,229.90/921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.31

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