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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.98, 1,338.02 and 372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.98, 1,338.02 and 372.10 is: 558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.98 : 1,338.02 = 372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.98/1,338.02 = 372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.98x = 1,338.02 × 372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.98x = 497,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,877.24/891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.17

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