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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.11, 1,390.26 and 378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.11, 1,390.26 and 378.70 is: 568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.11 : 1,390.26 = 378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.11/1,390.26 = 378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.11x = 1,390.26 × 378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.11x = 526,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,491.46/926.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.50

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