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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.52, 1,336.48 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.52, 1,336.48 and 378.56 is: 567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.52 : 1,336.48 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.52/1,336.48 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.52x = 1,336.48 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.52x = 505,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,937.87/891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.50

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