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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.36, 1,388.34 and 438.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.36, 1,388.34 and 438.35 is: 657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.36 : 1,388.34 = 438.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.36/1,388.34 = 438.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.36x = 1,388.34 × 438.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.36x = 608,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,571.90/925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.66

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