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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.48, 1,382.01 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.48, 1,382.01 and 272.07 is: 408.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.48 : 1,382.01 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.48/1,382.01 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.48x = 1,382.01 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.48x = 376,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,003.46/921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.04

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