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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,343.16 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,343.16 and 375.36 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,343.16 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,343.16 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,343.16 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 504,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,168.54/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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