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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.36, 1,346.16 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.36, 1,346.16 and 377.28 is: 565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.36 : 1,346.16 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.36/1,346.16 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.36x = 1,346.16 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.36x = 507,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,879.24/897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.97

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