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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.73, 1,329.19 and 367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.73, 1,329.19 and 367.01 is: 550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.73 : 1,329.19 = 367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.73/1,329.19 = 367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.73x = 1,329.19 × 367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.73x = 487,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,829.41/886.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.15

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