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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.08, 1,387.97 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.08, 1,387.97 and 377.42 is: 566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.08 : 1,387.97 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.08/1,387.97 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.08x = 1,387.97 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.08x = 523,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,847.64/925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.27

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