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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.22, 1,338.49 and 371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.22, 1,338.49 and 371.96 is: 558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.22 : 1,338.49 = 371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.22/1,338.49 = 371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.22x = 1,338.49 × 371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.22x = 497,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,861.44/892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.01

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