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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,389.14 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,389.14 and 310.02 is: 465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,389.14 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,389.14 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,389.14 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 430,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,659.63/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.12

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