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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.04, 1,338.35 and 372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.04, 1,338.35 and 372.71 is: 558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.04 : 1,338.35 = 372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.04/1,338.35 = 372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.04x = 1,338.35 × 372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.04x = 498,807.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,807.87/893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.55

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