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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,386.87 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,386.87 and 275.16 is: 412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,386.87 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,386.87 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,386.87 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 381,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,611.15/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.78

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