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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.50, 1,385.13 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.50, 1,385.13 and 375.75 is: 564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.50 : 1,385.13 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.50/1,385.13 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.50x = 1,385.13 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.50x = 520,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,460.72/922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.19

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