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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.96, 1,387.66 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.96, 1,387.66 and 275.70 is: 413.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.96 : 1,387.66 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.96/1,387.66 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.96x = 1,387.66 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.96x = 382,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,577.86/924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.62

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