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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.85, 1,388.15 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.85, 1,388.15 and 377.88 is: 566.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.85 : 1,388.15 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.85/1,388.15 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.85x = 1,388.15 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.85x = 524,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,554.12/925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.57

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