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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.15, 1,389.45 and 378.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.15, 1,389.45 and 378.29 is: 567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.15 : 1,389.45 = 378.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.15/1,389.45 = 378.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.15x = 1,389.45 × 378.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.15x = 525,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,608.09/926.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.52

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