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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.82, 1,387.31 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.82, 1,387.31 and 377.85 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.82 : 1,387.31 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.82/1,387.31 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.82x = 1,387.31 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.82x = 524,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,195.08/925.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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