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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,386.54 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,386.54 and 376.71 is: 564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,386.54 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,386.54 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,386.54 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 522,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,316.55/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.57

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