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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,387.72 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,387.72 and 377.80 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,387.72 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,387.72 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,387.72 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 524,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,280.62/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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