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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.64, 1,382.49 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.64, 1,382.49 and 272.32 is: 408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.64 : 1,382.49 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.64/1,382.49 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.64x = 1,382.49 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.64x = 376,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,479.68/921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.49

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