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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.61, 1,388.61 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.61, 1,388.61 and 267.49 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.61 : 1,388.61 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.61/1,388.61 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.61x = 1,388.61 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.61x = 371,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,434.08/925.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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