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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.01, 1,389.29 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.01, 1,389.29 and 378.09 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.01 : 1,389.29 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.01/1,389.29 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.01x = 1,389.29 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.01x = 525,274.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,274.77/926.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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