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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.47, 1,382.50 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.47, 1,382.50 and 272.21 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.47 : 1,382.50 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.47/1,382.50 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.47x = 1,382.50 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.47x = 376,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,330.33/921.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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