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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.21, 1,386.54 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.21, 1,386.54 and 274.94 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.21 : 1,386.54 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.21/1,386.54 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.21x = 1,386.54 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.21x = 381,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,215.31/924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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