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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.99, 1,388.96 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.99, 1,388.96 and 378.04 is: 567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.99 : 1,388.96 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.99/1,388.96 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.99x = 1,388.96 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.99x = 525,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,077.08/925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.05

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