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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.54, 1,388.28 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.54, 1,388.28 and 276.28 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.54 : 1,388.28 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.54/1,388.28 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.54x = 1,388.28 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.54x = 383,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,554.00/925.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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