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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.41, 1,388.37 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.41, 1,388.37 and 276.14 is: 414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.41 : 1,388.37 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.41/1,388.37 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.41x = 1,388.37 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.41x = 383,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,377.55/925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.28

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