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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.36, 1,338.26 and 372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.36, 1,338.26 and 372.36 is: 558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.36 : 1,338.26 = 372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.36/1,338.26 = 372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.36x = 1,338.26 × 372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.36x = 498,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,314.49/892.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.42

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