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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.53, 1,388.29 and 267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.53, 1,388.29 and 267.43 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.53 : 1,388.29 = 267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.53/1,388.29 = 267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.53x = 1,388.29 × 267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.53x = 371,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,270.39/925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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