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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.47, 1,338.97 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.47, 1,338.97 and 372.20 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.47 : 1,338.97 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.47/1,338.97 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.47x = 1,338.97 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.47x = 498,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,367.05/892.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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