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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,387.62 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,387.62 and 377.46 is: 566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,387.62 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,387.62 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,387.62 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 523,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,771.05/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.01

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