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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.97, 1,382.46 and 272.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.97, 1,382.46 and 272.53 is: 408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.97 : 1,382.46 = 272.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.97/1,382.46 = 272.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.97x = 1,382.46 × 272.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.97x = 376,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,761.82/921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.65

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