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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.41, 1,389.08 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.41, 1,389.08 and 377.96 is: 567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.41 : 1,389.08 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.41/1,389.08 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.41x = 1,389.08 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.41x = 525,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,007.84/925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.32

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