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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.33, 1,339.11 and 373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.33, 1,339.11 and 373.69 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.33 : 1,339.11 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.33/1,339.11 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.33x = 1,339.11 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.33x = 500,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,408.87/893.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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