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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,343.04 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,343.04 and 375.27 is: 562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,343.04 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,343.04 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,343.04 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 504,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,002.62/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.89

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