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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.12, 1,387.68 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.12, 1,387.68 and 376.70 is: 565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.12 : 1,387.68 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.12/1,387.68 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.12x = 1,387.68 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.12x = 522,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,740.63/925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.05

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