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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.17, 1,342.17 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.17, 1,342.17 and 375.03 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.17 : 1,342.17 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.17/1,342.17 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.17x = 1,342.17 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.17x = 503,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,354.02/895.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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