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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.29, 1,344.96 and 377.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.29, 1,344.96 and 377.58 is: 565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.29 : 1,344.96 = 377.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.29/1,344.96 = 377.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.29x = 1,344.96 × 377.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.29x = 507,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,830.00/897.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.96

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