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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.19, 1,329.30 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.19, 1,329.30 and 366.26 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.19 : 1,329.30 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.19/1,329.30 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.19x = 1,329.30 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.19x = 486,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,862.77/886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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