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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.89, 1,388.62 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.89, 1,388.62 and 267.76 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.89 : 1,388.62 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.89/1,388.62 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.89x = 1,388.62 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.89x = 371,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,818.96/925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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