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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.80, 1,329.77 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.80, 1,329.77 and 366.85 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.80 : 1,329.77 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.80/1,329.77 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.80x = 1,329.77 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.80x = 487,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,826.64/886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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