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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.50, 1,345.28 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.50, 1,345.28 and 377.38 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.50 : 1,345.28 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.50/1,345.28 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.50x = 1,345.28 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.50x = 507,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,681.77/897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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