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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.54, 1,386.74 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.54, 1,386.74 and 275.28 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.54 : 1,386.74 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.54/1,386.74 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.54x = 1,386.74 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.54x = 381,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,735.73/924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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