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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.37, 1,343.91 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.37, 1,343.91 and 375.23 is: 563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.37 : 1,343.91 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.37/1,343.91 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.37x = 1,343.91 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.37x = 504,268.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,268.63/895.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.20

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