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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.31, 1,342.30 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.31, 1,342.30 and 375.46 is: 562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.31 : 1,342.30 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.31/1,342.30 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.31x = 1,342.30 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.31x = 503,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,975.66/895.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.91

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