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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,388.27 and 292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,388.27 and 292.19 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,388.27 = 292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,388.27 = 292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,388.27 × 292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 405,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,637.15/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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