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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.73, 1,387.14 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.73, 1,387.14 and 275.52 is: 413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.73 : 1,387.14 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.73/1,387.14 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.73x = 1,387.14 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.73x = 382,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,184.81/924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.29

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