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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.30, 1,387.56 and 275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.30, 1,387.56 and 275.86 is: 413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.30 : 1,387.56 = 275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.30/1,387.56 = 275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.30x = 1,387.56 × 275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.30x = 382,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,772.30/925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.67

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