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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,330.67 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,330.67 and 366.85 is: 550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,330.67 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,330.67 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,330.67 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 488,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,148.72/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.37

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