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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,386.99 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,386.99 and 275.31 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,386.99 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,386.99 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,386.99 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 381,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,852.22/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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