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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.55, 1,388.76 and 370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.55, 1,388.76 and 370.74 is: 555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.55 : 1,388.76 = 370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.55/1,388.76 = 370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.55x = 1,388.76 × 370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.55x = 514,868.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,868.88/926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.68

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