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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,329.12 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,329.12 and 366.24 is: 549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,329.12 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,329.12 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,329.12 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 486,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,776.91/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.40

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