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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.96, 1,344.24 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.96, 1,344.24 and 376.20 is: 564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.96 : 1,344.24 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.96/1,344.24 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.96x = 1,344.24 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.96x = 505,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,703.09/895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.43

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