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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.67, 1,340.46 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.67, 1,340.46 and 373.56 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.67 : 1,340.46 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.67/1,340.46 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.67x = 1,340.46 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.67x = 500,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,742.24/893.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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