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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.35, 1,388.03 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.35, 1,388.03 and 276.54 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.35 : 1,388.03 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.35/1,388.03 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.35x = 1,388.03 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.35x = 383,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,844.43/925.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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