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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.78, 1,388.95 and 378.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.78, 1,388.95 and 378.33 is: 567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.78 : 1,388.95 = 378.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.78/1,388.95 = 378.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.78x = 1,388.95 × 378.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.78x = 525,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,479.21/926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.00

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