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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.21, 1,388.04 and 275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.21, 1,388.04 and 275.95 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.21 : 1,388.04 = 275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.21/1,388.04 = 275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.21x = 1,388.04 × 275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.21x = 383,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,029.64/925.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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