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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.18, 1,386.86 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.18, 1,386.86 and 377.52 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.18 : 1,386.86 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.18/1,386.86 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.18x = 1,386.86 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.18x = 523,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,567.39/925.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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