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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.38, 1,341.54 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.38, 1,341.54 and 374.27 is: 561.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.38 : 1,341.54 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.38/1,341.54 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.38x = 1,341.54 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.38x = 502,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,091.47/894.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.39

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