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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.14, 1,387.32 and 376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.14, 1,387.32 and 376.95 is: 565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.14 : 1,387.32 = 376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.14/1,387.32 = 376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.14x = 1,387.32 × 376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.14x = 522,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,950.27/925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.27

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