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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.45, 1,381.98 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.45, 1,381.98 and 272.01 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.45 : 1,381.98 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.45/1,381.98 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.45x = 1,381.98 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.45x = 375,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,912.38/921.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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