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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.23, 1,387.77 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.23, 1,387.77 and 369.92 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.23 : 1,387.77 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.23/1,387.77 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.23x = 1,387.77 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.23x = 513,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,363.88/925.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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