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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925, 1,387.50 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925, 1,387.50 and 275.74 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925 : 1,387.50 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925/1,387.50 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925x = 1,387.50 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925x = 382,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,589.25/925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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