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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.90, 1,388.33 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.90, 1,388.33 and 377.44 is: 565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.90 : 1,388.33 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.90/1,388.33 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.90x = 1,388.33 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.90x = 524,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,009.39/925.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.95

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