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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.32, 1,386.47 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.32, 1,386.47 and 275.06 is: 412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.32 : 1,386.47 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.32/1,386.47 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.32x = 1,386.47 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.32x = 381,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,362.44/924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.59

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