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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.36, 1,389.94 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.36, 1,389.94 and 378.93 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.36 : 1,389.94 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.36/1,389.94 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.36x = 1,389.94 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.36x = 526,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,689.96/926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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