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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.81, 1,340.21 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.81, 1,340.21 and 373.25 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.81 : 1,340.21 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.81/1,340.21 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.81x = 1,340.21 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.81x = 500,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,224.82/893.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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