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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.35, 1,386.52 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.35, 1,386.52 and 275.08 is: 412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.35 : 1,386.52 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.35/1,386.52 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.35x = 1,386.52 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.35x = 381,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,403.92/924.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.62

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