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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.51, 1,388.40 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.51, 1,388.40 and 276.25 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.51 : 1,388.40 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.51/1,388.40 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.51x = 1,388.40 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.51x = 383,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,545.50/925.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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