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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,330.73 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,330.73 and 366.98 is: 550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,330.73 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,330.73 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,330.73 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 488,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,351.30/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.60

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