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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.35, 1,387.40 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.35, 1,387.40 and 377.38 is: 565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.35 : 1,387.40 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.35/1,387.40 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.35x = 1,387.40 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.35x = 523,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,577.01/925.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.82

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