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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.43, 1,343.13 and 368.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.43, 1,343.13 and 368.31 is: 552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.43 : 1,343.13 = 368.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.43/1,343.13 = 368.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.43x = 1,343.13 × 368.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.43x = 494,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,688.21/895.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.46

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