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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.89, 1,388.91 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.89, 1,388.91 and 267.74 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.89 : 1,388.91 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.89/1,388.91 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.89x = 1,388.91 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.89x = 371,866.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,866.76/925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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