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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.77, 1,388.76 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.77, 1,388.76 and 276.51 is: 414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.77 : 1,388.76 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.77/1,388.76 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.77x = 1,388.76 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.77x = 384,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,006.03/925.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.80

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