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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.45, 1,382.18 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.45, 1,382.18 and 272.18 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.45 : 1,382.18 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.45/1,382.18 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.45x = 1,382.18 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.45x = 376,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,193.48/921.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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