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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.18, 1,386.72 and 308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.18, 1,386.72 and 308.74 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.18 : 1,386.72 = 308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.18/1,386.72 = 308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.18x = 1,386.72 × 308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.18x = 428,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,132.47/925.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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