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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.80, 1,331.10 and 367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.80, 1,331.10 and 367.11 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.80 : 1,331.10 = 367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.80/1,331.10 = 367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.80x = 1,331.10 × 367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.80x = 488,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,660.12/886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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