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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.95, 1,387.71 and 378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.95, 1,387.71 and 378.54 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.95 : 1,387.71 = 378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.95/1,387.71 = 378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.95x = 1,387.71 × 378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.95x = 525,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,303.74/925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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