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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.84, 1,382.31 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.84, 1,382.31 and 272.44 is: 408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.84 : 1,382.31 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.84/1,382.31 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.84x = 1,382.31 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.84x = 376,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,596.54/921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.53

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