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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,388.36 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,388.36 and 276.12 is: 414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,388.36 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,388.36 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,388.36 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 383,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,353.96/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.23

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