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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.33, 1,346.07 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.33, 1,346.07 and 377.48 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.33 : 1,346.07 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.33/1,346.07 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.33x = 1,346.07 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.33x = 508,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,114.50/897.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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