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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.42, 1,347.50 and 378.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.42, 1,347.50 and 378.49 is: 567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.42 : 1,347.50 = 378.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.42/1,347.50 = 378.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.42x = 1,347.50 × 378.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.42x = 510,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,015.28/899.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.05

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