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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.76, 1,388.25 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.76, 1,388.25 and 377.57 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.76 : 1,388.25 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.76/1,388.25 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.76x = 1,388.25 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.76x = 524,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,161.55/925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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