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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.73, 1,388.02 and 309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.73, 1,388.02 and 309.28 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.73 : 1,388.02 = 309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.73/1,388.02 = 309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.73x = 1,388.02 × 309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.73x = 429,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,278.34/925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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