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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.79, 1,382.68 and 272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.79, 1,382.68 and 272.37 is: 408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.79 : 1,382.68 = 272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.79/1,382.68 = 272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.79x = 1,382.68 × 272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.79x = 376,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,600.55/921.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.55

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