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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.50, 1,337.83 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.50, 1,337.83 and 372.80 is: 558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.50 : 1,337.83 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.50/1,337.83 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.50x = 1,337.83 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.50x = 498,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,741.16/892.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.82

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