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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.39, 1,389.38 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.39, 1,389.38 and 378.02 is: 566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.39 : 1,389.38 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.39/1,389.38 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.39x = 1,389.38 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.39x = 525,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,204.59/926.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.94

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