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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886, 1,329.20 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886, 1,329.20 and 373 is: 559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886 : 1,329.20 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886/1,329.20 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886x = 1,329.20 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886x = 495,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,791.60/886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.58

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