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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.62, 1,382.66 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.62, 1,382.66 and 272.36 is: 408.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.62 : 1,382.66 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.62/1,382.66 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.62x = 1,382.66 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.62x = 376,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,581.28/921.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.61

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