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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.61, 1,388.61 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.61, 1,388.61 and 276.35 is: 414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.61 : 1,388.61 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.61/1,388.61 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.61x = 1,388.61 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.61x = 383,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,735.43/925.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.58

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