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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.49, 1,387.17 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.49, 1,387.17 and 377.02 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.49 : 1,387.17 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.49/1,387.17 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.49x = 1,387.17 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.49x = 522,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,990.83/925.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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