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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.64, 1,388.43 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.64, 1,388.43 and 241.64 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.64 : 1,388.43 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.64/1,388.43 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.64x = 1,388.43 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.64x = 335,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,500.23/925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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