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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,337.09 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,337.09 and 378.02 is: 567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,337.09 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,337.09 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,337.09 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 505,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,446.76/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.27

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