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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.14, 1,337.28 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.14, 1,337.28 and 372.44 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.14 : 1,337.28 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.14/1,337.28 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.14x = 1,337.28 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.14x = 498,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,057.89/892.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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