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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,387.71 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,387.71 and 377.43 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,387.71 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,387.71 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,387.71 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 523,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,763.39/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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