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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.52, 1,337.36 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.52, 1,337.36 and 378.52 is: 567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.52 : 1,337.36 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.52/1,337.36 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.52x = 1,337.36 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.52x = 506,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,217.51/891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.81

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