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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.50, 1,382.29 and 272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.50, 1,382.29 and 272.29 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.50 : 1,382.29 = 272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.50/1,382.29 = 272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.50x = 1,382.29 × 272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.50x = 376,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,383.74/921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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