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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925, 1,386.96 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925, 1,386.96 and 377.44 is: 565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925 : 1,386.96 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925/1,386.96 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925x = 1,386.96 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925x = 523,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,494.18/925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.94

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