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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,388.30 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,388.30 and 377.80 is: 566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,388.30 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,388.30 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,388.30 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 524,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,499.74/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.54

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