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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.57, 1,388.45 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.57, 1,388.45 and 267.49 is: 401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.57 : 1,388.45 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.57/1,388.45 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.57x = 1,388.45 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.57x = 371,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,388.21/925.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.25

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