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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.50, 1,346.78 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.50, 1,346.78 and 378.38 is: 567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.50 : 1,346.78 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.50/1,346.78 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.50x = 1,346.78 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.50x = 509,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,594.62/898.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.16

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