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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.14, 1,387.01 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.14, 1,387.01 and 377.46 is: 565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.14 : 1,387.01 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.14/1,387.01 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.14x = 1,387.01 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.14x = 523,538.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,538.91/925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.90

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