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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.35, 1,388.03 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.35, 1,388.03 and 276.09 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.35 : 1,388.03 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.35/1,388.03 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.35x = 1,388.03 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.35x = 383,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,214.62/925.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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