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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.25, 1,340.42 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.25, 1,340.42 and 380.25 is: 570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.25 : 1,340.42 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.25/1,340.42 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.25x = 1,340.42 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.25x = 509,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,692.80/893.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.60

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