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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,340.40 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,340.40 and 373.30 is: 559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,340.40 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,340.40 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,340.40 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 500,371.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,371.32/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.67

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