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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,389.18 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,389.18 and 378.28 is: 567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,389.18 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,389.18 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,389.18 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 525,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,499.01/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.46

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