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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.44, 1,388.07 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.44, 1,388.07 and 276.18 is: 414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.44 : 1,388.07 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.44/1,388.07 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.44x = 1,388.07 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.44x = 383,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,357.17/925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.24

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