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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.37, 1,344.80 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.37, 1,344.80 and 376.10 is: 564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.37 : 1,344.80 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.37/1,344.80 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.37x = 1,344.80 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.37x = 505,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,782.32/896.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.25

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