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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.01, 1,387.65 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.01, 1,387.65 and 275.75 is: 413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.01 : 1,387.65 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.01/1,387.65 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.01x = 1,387.65 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.01x = 382,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,644.49/925.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.67

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