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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.21, 1,386.14 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.21, 1,386.14 and 274.80 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.21 : 1,386.14 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.21/1,386.14 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.21x = 1,386.14 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.21x = 380,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,909.90/924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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