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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.07, 1,389.12 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.07, 1,389.12 and 378.30 is: 567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.07 : 1,389.12 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.07/1,389.12 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.07x = 1,389.12 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.07x = 525,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,504.10/926.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.46

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