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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.80, 1,382.88 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.80, 1,382.88 and 272.51 is: 408.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.80 : 1,382.88 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.80/1,382.88 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.80x = 1,382.88 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.80x = 376,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,848.63/921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.82

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