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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.62, 1,388.72 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.62, 1,388.72 and 276.38 is: 414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.62 : 1,388.72 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.62/1,388.72 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.62x = 1,388.72 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.62x = 383,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,814.43/925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.66

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