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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.27, 1,338.42 and 371.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.27, 1,338.42 and 371.89 is: 557.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.27 : 1,338.42 = 371.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.27/1,338.42 = 371.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.27x = 1,338.42 × 371.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.27x = 497,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,748.08/892.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.85

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