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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.65, 1,329.71 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.65, 1,329.71 and 366.63 is: 549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.65 : 1,329.71 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.65/1,329.71 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.65x = 1,329.71 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.65x = 487,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,509.74/886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.83

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