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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.14, 1,328.81 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.14, 1,328.81 and 366.39 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.14 : 1,328.81 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.14/1,328.81 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.14x = 1,328.81 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.14x = 486,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,860.86/886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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