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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.20, 1,388.68 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.20, 1,388.68 and 378.24 is: 567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.20 : 1,388.68 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.20/1,388.68 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.20x = 1,388.68 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.20x = 525,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,254.32/926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.11

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