Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.36, 1,388 and 276.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 925.36, 1,388 and 276.10 is: 414.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925.36 : 1,388 = 276.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925.36/1,388 = 276.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925.36x = 1,388 × 276.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925.36x = 383,226.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,226.80/925.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414.14
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