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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.26, 1,389 and 378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.26, 1,389 and 378.08 is: 566.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.26 : 1,389 = 378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.26/1,389 = 378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.26x = 1,389 × 378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.26x = 525,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,153.12/926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.96

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