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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.87, 1,387.52 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.87, 1,387.52 and 275.61 is: 413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.87 : 1,387.52 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.87/1,387.52 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.87x = 1,387.52 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.87x = 382,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,413.01/924.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.48

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