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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.42, 1,388.07 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.42, 1,388.07 and 276.10 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.42 : 1,388.07 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.42/1,388.07 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.42x = 1,388.07 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.42x = 383,246.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,246.13/925.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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