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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.94, 1,341.01 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.94, 1,341.01 and 373.65 is: 560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.94 : 1,341.01 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.94/1,341.01 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.94x = 1,341.01 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.94x = 501,068.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,068.39/893.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.52

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