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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.60, 1,387.14 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.60, 1,387.14 and 275.34 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.60 : 1,387.14 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.60/1,387.14 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.60x = 1,387.14 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.60x = 381,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,933.75/924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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