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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.51, 1,337.15 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.51, 1,337.15 and 371.56 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.51 : 1,337.15 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.51/1,337.15 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.51x = 1,337.15 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.51x = 496,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,832.70/891.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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