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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.25, 1,387.98 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.25, 1,387.98 and 276.17 is: 414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.25 : 1,387.98 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.25/1,387.98 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.25x = 1,387.98 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.25x = 383,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,311.50/925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.28

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