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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.24, 1,347.78 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.24, 1,347.78 and 378.16 is: 567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.24 : 1,347.78 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.24/1,347.78 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.24x = 1,347.78 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.24x = 509,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,676.48/898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.42

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