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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,388.48 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,388.48 and 378.09 is: 566.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,388.48 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,388.48 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,388.48 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 524,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,968.51/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.89

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