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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,388.83 and 370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,388.83 and 370.77 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,388.83 = 370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,388.83 = 370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,388.83 × 370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 514,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,936.50/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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