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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,388.16 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,388.16 and 276.48 is: 414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,388.16 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,388.16 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,388.16 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 383,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,798.48/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.67

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