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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,387.35 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,387.35 and 377.55 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,387.35 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,387.35 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,387.35 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 523,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,793.99/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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