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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,388.92 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,388.92 and 378.12 is: 567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,388.92 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,388.92 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,388.92 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 525,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,178.43/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.20

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