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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.23, 1,387.63 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.23, 1,387.63 and 266.95 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.23 : 1,387.63 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.23/1,387.63 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.23x = 1,387.63 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.23x = 370,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,433.80/925.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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