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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.97, 1,329.94 and 366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.97, 1,329.94 and 366.37 is: 549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.97 : 1,329.94 = 366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.97/1,329.94 = 366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.97x = 1,329.94 × 366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.97x = 487,252.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,252.67/886.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.35

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