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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.34, 1,386.73 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.34, 1,386.73 and 275.07 is: 412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.34 : 1,386.73 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.34/1,386.73 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.34x = 1,386.73 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.34x = 381,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,440.89/924.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.67

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