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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.14, 1,388.29 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.14, 1,388.29 and 377.32 is: 566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.14 : 1,388.29 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.14/1,388.29 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.14x = 1,388.29 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.14x = 523,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,830.19/925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.22

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