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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.13, 1,386.66 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.13, 1,386.66 and 308.37 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.13 : 1,386.66 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.13/1,386.66 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.13x = 1,386.66 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.13x = 427,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,604.34/925.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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