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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.50, 1,342.29 and 375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.50, 1,342.29 and 375.37 is: 562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.50 : 1,342.29 = 375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.50/1,342.29 = 375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.50x = 1,342.29 × 375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.50x = 503,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,855.40/895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.65

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