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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.08, 1,386.25 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.08, 1,386.25 and 274.79 is: 412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.08 : 1,386.25 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.08/1,386.25 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.08x = 1,386.25 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.08x = 380,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,930.42/924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.23

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