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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.27, 1,387.57 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.27, 1,387.57 and 377.16 is: 565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.27 : 1,387.57 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.27/1,387.57 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.27x = 1,387.57 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.27x = 523,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,329.93/925.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.60

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