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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.96, 1,388.94 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.96, 1,388.94 and 378.02 is: 567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.96 : 1,388.94 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.96/1,388.94 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.96x = 1,388.94 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.96x = 525,047.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,047.10/925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.03

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