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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.34, 1,388.23 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.34, 1,388.23 and 276.07 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.34 : 1,388.23 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.34/1,388.23 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.34x = 1,388.23 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.34x = 383,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,248.66/925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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