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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.38, 1,329.07 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.38, 1,329.07 and 366.22 is: 549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.38 : 1,329.07 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.38/1,329.07 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.38x = 1,329.07 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.38x = 486,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,730.18/886.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.12

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