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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,387.11 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,387.11 and 308.54 is: 462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,387.11 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,387.11 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,387.11 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 427,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,978.92/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.58

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