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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.22, 1,387.83 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.22, 1,387.83 and 267.11 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.22 : 1,387.83 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.22/1,387.83 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.22x = 1,387.83 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.22x = 370,696.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,696.33/925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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