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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.67, 1,346.73 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.67, 1,346.73 and 370.73 is: 556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.67 : 1,346.73 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.67/1,346.73 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.67x = 1,346.73 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.67x = 499,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,273.21/897.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.19

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