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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,388.57 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,388.57 and 377.96 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,388.57 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,388.57 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,388.57 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 524,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,815.08/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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