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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.01, 1,387.61 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.01, 1,387.61 and 300.34 is: 450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.01 : 1,387.61 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.01/1,387.61 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.01x = 1,387.61 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.01x = 416,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,754.79/925.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.54

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