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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.36, 1,386.53 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.36, 1,386.53 and 275.14 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.36 : 1,386.53 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.36/1,386.53 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.36x = 1,386.53 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.36x = 381,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,489.86/924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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