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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.26, 1,386.21 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.26, 1,386.21 and 274.88 is: 412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.26 : 1,386.21 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.26/1,386.21 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.26x = 1,386.21 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.26x = 381,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,041.40/924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.27

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