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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.49, 1,386.78 and 275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.49, 1,386.78 and 275.23 is: 412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.49 : 1,386.78 = 275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.49/1,386.78 = 275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.49x = 1,386.78 × 275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.49x = 381,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,683.46/924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.86

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