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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,389.34 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,389.34 and 378.56 is: 568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,389.34 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,389.34 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,389.34 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 525,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,948.55/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.40

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