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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.89, 1,388.83 and 378.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.89, 1,388.83 and 378.07 is: 567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.89 : 1,388.83 = 378.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.89/1,388.83 = 378.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.89x = 1,388.83 × 378.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.89x = 525,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,074.96/925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.10

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