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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,390.07 and 378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,390.07 and 378.50 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,390.07 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,390.07 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,390.07 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 526,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,135.49/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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