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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.86, 1,382.86 and 272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.86, 1,382.86 and 272.62 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.86 : 1,382.86 = 272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.86/1,382.86 = 272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.86x = 1,382.86 × 272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.86x = 376,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,988.38/921.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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