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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.35, 1,388.90 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.35, 1,388.90 and 378.38 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.35 : 1,388.90 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.35/1,388.90 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.35x = 1,388.90 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.35x = 525,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,531.98/926.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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