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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.16, 1,342.18 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.16, 1,342.18 and 375.02 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.16 : 1,342.18 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.16/1,342.18 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.16x = 1,342.18 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.16x = 503,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,344.34/895.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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