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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.46, 1,330.12 and 366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.46, 1,330.12 and 366.86 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.46 : 1,330.12 = 366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.46/1,330.12 = 366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.46x = 1,330.12 × 366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.46x = 487,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,967.82/886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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