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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.46, 1,342.10 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.46, 1,342.10 and 381.38 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.46 : 1,342.10 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.46/1,342.10 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.46x = 1,342.10 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.46x = 511,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,844.34/895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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