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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.26, 1,337.19 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.26, 1,337.19 and 370.97 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.26 : 1,337.19 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.26/1,337.19 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.26x = 1,337.19 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.26x = 496,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,050.69/891.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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