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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.70, 1,387.53 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.70, 1,387.53 and 377.75 is: 566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.70 : 1,387.53 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.70/1,387.53 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.70x = 1,387.53 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.70x = 524,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,137.57/925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.21

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