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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,343.25 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,343.25 and 375.57 is: 563.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,343.25 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,343.25 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,343.25 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 504,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,484.40/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.47

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