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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.01, 1,387.70 and 308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.01, 1,387.70 and 308.78 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.01 : 1,387.70 = 308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.01/1,387.70 = 308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.01x = 1,387.70 × 308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.01x = 428,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,495.93/925.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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