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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.03, 1,389.15 and 378.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.03, 1,389.15 and 378.47 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.03 : 1,389.15 = 378.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.03/1,389.15 = 378.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.03x = 1,389.15 × 378.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.03x = 525,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,755.07/926.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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