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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,388.10 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,388.10 and 377.28 is: 565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,388.10 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,388.10 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,388.10 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 523,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,702.37/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.93

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