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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.37, 1,388.07 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.37, 1,388.07 and 309.06 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.37 : 1,388.07 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.37/1,388.07 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.37x = 1,388.07 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.37x = 428,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,996.91/925.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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