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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.02, 1,387.83 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.02, 1,387.83 and 377.91 is: 566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.02 : 1,387.83 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.02/1,387.83 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.02x = 1,387.83 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.02x = 524,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,474.84/926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.38

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