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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.75, 1,382.63 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.75, 1,382.63 and 272.47 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.75 : 1,382.63 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.75/1,382.63 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.75x = 1,382.63 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.75x = 376,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,720.38/921.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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