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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.50, 1,344.50 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.50, 1,344.50 and 376.39 is: 564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.50 : 1,344.50 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.50/1,344.50 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.50x = 1,344.50 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.50x = 506,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,056.36/896.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.48

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