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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.52, 1,388.28 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.52, 1,388.28 and 276.71 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.52 : 1,388.28 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.52/1,388.28 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.52x = 1,388.28 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.52x = 384,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,150.96/925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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