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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.58, 1,388.53 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.58, 1,388.53 and 355.02 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.58 : 1,388.53 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.58/1,388.53 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.58x = 1,388.53 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.58x = 492,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,952.16/925.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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