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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.46, 1,382.16 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.46, 1,382.16 and 272.20 is: 408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.46 : 1,382.16 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.46/1,382.16 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.46x = 1,382.16 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.46x = 376,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,223.95/921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.29

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