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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.90, 1,385.71 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.90, 1,385.71 and 307.50 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.90 : 1,385.71 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.90/1,385.71 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.90x = 1,385.71 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.90x = 426,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,105.83/923.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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