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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.16, 1,388.04 and 377.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.16, 1,388.04 and 377.71 is: 566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.16 : 1,388.04 = 377.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.16/1,388.04 = 377.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.16x = 1,388.04 × 377.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.16x = 524,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,276.59/926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.08

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