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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.52, 1,388.32 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.52, 1,388.32 and 276.19 is: 414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.52 : 1,388.32 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.52/1,388.32 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.52x = 1,388.32 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.52x = 383,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,435.94/925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.29

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