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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.50, 1,387.44 and 378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.50, 1,387.44 and 378.15 is: 566.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.50 : 1,387.44 = 378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.50/1,387.44 = 378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.50x = 1,387.44 × 378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.50x = 524,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,660.44/925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.89

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