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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.39, 1,388.40 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.39, 1,388.40 and 378.04 is: 567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.39 : 1,388.40 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.39/1,388.40 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.39x = 1,388.40 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.39x = 524,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,870.74/925.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.19

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