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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.48, 1,340.62 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.48, 1,340.62 and 373.86 is: 560.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.48 : 1,340.62 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.48/1,340.62 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.48x = 1,340.62 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.48x = 501,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,203.26/893.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.96

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