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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,388.34 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,388.34 and 276.39 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,388.34 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,388.34 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,388.34 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 383,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,723.29/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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