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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.23, 1,346.10 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.23, 1,346.10 and 376.96 is: 565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.23 : 1,346.10 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.23/1,346.10 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.23x = 1,346.10 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.23x = 507,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,430.77/897.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.55

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