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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.96, 1,330.97 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.96, 1,330.97 and 366.96 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.96 : 1,330.97 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.96/1,330.97 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.96x = 1,330.97 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.96x = 488,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,415.91/886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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