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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.48, 1,330.02 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.48, 1,330.02 and 366.73 is: 550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.48 : 1,330.02 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.48/1,330.02 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.48x = 1,330.02 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.48x = 487,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,758.23/886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.22

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