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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.96, 1,389 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.96, 1,389 and 267.90 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.96 : 1,389 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.96/1,389 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.96x = 1,389 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.96x = 372,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,113.10/925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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