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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,388.42 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,388.42 and 377.78 is: 566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,388.42 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,388.42 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,388.42 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 524,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,517.31/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.70

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