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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.40, 1,340.01 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.40, 1,340.01 and 373.08 is: 559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.40 : 1,340.01 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.40/1,340.01 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.40x = 1,340.01 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.40x = 499,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,930.93/893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.58

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