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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.26, 1,388.49 and 405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.26, 1,388.49 and 405.27 is: 608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.26 : 1,388.49 = 405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.26/1,388.49 = 405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.26x = 1,388.49 × 405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.26x = 562,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,713.34/925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.17

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