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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,387.16 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,387.16 and 275.44 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,387.16 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,387.16 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,387.16 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 382,079.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,079.35/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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