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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.87, 1,388.95 and 378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.87, 1,388.95 and 378.10 is: 567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.87 : 1,388.95 = 378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.87/1,388.95 = 378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.87x = 1,388.95 × 378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.87x = 525,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,162.00/925.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.21

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