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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,387.75 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,387.75 and 377.22 is: 565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,387.75 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,387.75 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,387.75 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 523,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,487.06/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.83

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