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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.65, 1,386.77 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.65, 1,386.77 and 275.50 is: 413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.65 : 1,386.77 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.65/1,386.77 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.65x = 1,386.77 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.65x = 382,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,057.04/924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.19

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