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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.58, 1,386.40 and 275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.58, 1,386.40 and 275.23 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.58 : 1,386.40 = 275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.58/1,386.40 = 275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.58x = 1,386.40 × 275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.58x = 381,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,580.43/924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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