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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.02, 1,386.72 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.02, 1,386.72 and 377.28 is: 565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.02 : 1,386.72 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.02/1,386.72 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.02x = 1,386.72 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.02x = 523,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,181.72/925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.59

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