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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,388.46 and 378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,388.46 and 378.54 is: 567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,388.46 = 378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,388.46 = 378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,388.46 × 378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 525,587.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,587.65/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.53

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