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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.80, 1,387.33 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.80, 1,387.33 and 275.58 is: 413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.80 : 1,387.33 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.80/1,387.33 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.80x = 1,387.33 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.80x = 382,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,319.71/924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.41

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