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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.50, 1,337.82 and 378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.50, 1,337.82 and 378.50 is: 567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.50 : 1,337.82 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.50/1,337.82 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.50x = 1,337.82 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.50x = 506,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,364.87/891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.99

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