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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.84, 1,388.64 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.84, 1,388.64 and 267.68 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.84 : 1,388.64 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.84/1,388.64 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.84x = 1,388.64 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.84x = 371,711.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,711.16/925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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