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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.41, 1,329.79 and 366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.41, 1,329.79 and 366.69 is: 550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.41 : 1,329.79 = 366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.41/1,329.79 = 366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.41x = 1,329.79 × 366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.41x = 487,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,620.70/886.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.11

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