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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.59, 1,339.20 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.59, 1,339.20 and 372.96 is: 558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.59 : 1,339.20 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.59/1,339.20 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.59x = 1,339.20 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.59x = 499,468.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,468.03/893.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.95

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