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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.10, 1,387.80 and 308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.10, 1,387.80 and 308.73 is: 463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.10 : 1,387.80 = 308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.10/1,387.80 = 308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.10x = 1,387.80 × 308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.10x = 428,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,455.49/925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.15

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