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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,388.30 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,388.30 and 377.60 is: 566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,388.30 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,388.30 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,388.30 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 524,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,222.08/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.63

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