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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.09, 1,338.48 and 371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.09, 1,338.48 and 371.95 is: 558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.09 : 1,338.48 = 371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.09/1,338.48 = 371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.09x = 1,338.48 × 371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.09x = 497,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,845.78/892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.07

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