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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.35, 1,346.28 and 377.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.35, 1,346.28 and 377.09 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.35 : 1,346.28 = 377.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.35/1,346.28 = 377.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.35x = 1,346.28 × 377.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.35x = 507,661.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,661.99/897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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