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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.08, 1,388.96 and 377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.08, 1,388.96 and 377.92 is: 566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.08 : 1,388.96 = 377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.08/1,388.96 = 377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.08x = 1,388.96 × 377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.08x = 524,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,915.76/926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.81

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