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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.22, 1,387.53 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.22, 1,387.53 and 275.91 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.22 : 1,387.53 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.22/1,387.53 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.22x = 1,387.53 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.22x = 382,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,828.20/925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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