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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.01, 1,389.12 and 378.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.01, 1,389.12 and 378.11 is: 567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.01 : 1,389.12 = 378.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.01/1,389.12 = 378.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.01x = 1,389.12 × 378.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.01x = 525,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,233.22/926.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.20

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