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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.38, 1,338.74 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.38, 1,338.74 and 372.11 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.38 : 1,338.74 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.38/1,338.74 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.38x = 1,338.74 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.38x = 498,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,149.99/892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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