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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.01, 1,329.19 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.01, 1,329.19 and 366.05 is: 549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.01 : 1,329.19 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.01/1,329.19 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.01x = 1,329.19 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.01x = 486,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,552.41/886.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.15

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