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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.65, 1,388.46 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.65, 1,388.46 and 276.39 is: 414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.65 : 1,388.46 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.65/1,388.46 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.65x = 1,388.46 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.65x = 383,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,756.46/925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.58

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