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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.21, 1,388.04 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.21, 1,388.04 and 275.94 is: 413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.21 : 1,388.04 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.21/1,388.04 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.21x = 1,388.04 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.21x = 383,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,015.76/925.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.98

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