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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.40, 1,342.67 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.40, 1,342.67 and 375.64 is: 563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.40 : 1,342.67 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.40/1,342.67 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.40x = 1,342.67 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.40x = 504,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,360.56/895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.28

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