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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.55, 1,387.26 and 369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.55, 1,387.26 and 369.74 is: 554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.55 : 1,387.26 = 369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.55/1,387.26 = 369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.55x = 1,387.26 × 369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.55x = 512,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,918.58/925.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.18

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