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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.39, 1,386.42 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.39, 1,386.42 and 274.97 is: 412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.39 : 1,386.42 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.39/1,386.42 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.39x = 1,386.42 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.39x = 381,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,216.98/924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.40

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