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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.22, 1,386.74 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.22, 1,386.74 and 376.68 is: 564.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.22 : 1,386.74 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.22/1,386.74 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.22x = 1,386.74 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.22x = 522,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,357.22/925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.58

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