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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.64, 1,388.92 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.64, 1,388.92 and 377.96 is: 567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.64 : 1,388.92 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.64/1,388.92 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.64x = 1,388.92 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.64x = 524,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,956.20/925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.13

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