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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.43, 1,388.62 and 378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.43, 1,388.62 and 378.46 is: 567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.43 : 1,388.62 = 378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.43/1,388.62 = 378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.43x = 1,388.62 × 378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.43x = 525,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,537.13/926.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.27

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