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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.62, 1,387.41 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.62, 1,387.41 and 377.52 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.62 : 1,387.41 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.62/1,387.41 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.62x = 1,387.41 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.62x = 523,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,775.02/925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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