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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.72, 1,330.02 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.72, 1,330.02 and 373.72 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.72 : 1,330.02 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.72/1,330.02 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.72x = 1,330.02 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.72x = 497,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,055.07/886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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