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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.37, 1,388.15 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.37, 1,388.15 and 309.08 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.37 : 1,388.15 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.37/1,388.15 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.37x = 1,388.15 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.37x = 429,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,040.92/925.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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