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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.11, 1,341.08 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.11, 1,341.08 and 373.97 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.11 : 1,341.08 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.11/1,341.08 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.11x = 1,341.08 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.11x = 501,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,519.73/895.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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