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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.62, 1,329.44 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.62, 1,329.44 and 366.47 is: 549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.62 : 1,329.44 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.62/1,329.44 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.62x = 1,329.44 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.62x = 487,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,199.88/886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.50

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