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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.13, 1,329.47 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.13, 1,329.47 and 366.36 is: 549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.13 : 1,329.47 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.13/1,329.47 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.13x = 1,329.47 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.13x = 487,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,062.80/886.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.65

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