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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.93, 1,347.26 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.93, 1,347.26 and 378.27 is: 567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.93 : 1,347.26 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.93/1,347.26 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.93x = 1,347.26 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.93x = 509,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,626.15/897.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.56

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