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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.98, 1,330.97 and 367.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.98, 1,330.97 and 367.37 is: 551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.98 : 1,330.97 = 367.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.98/1,330.97 = 367.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.98x = 1,330.97 × 367.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.98x = 488,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,949.96/886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.25

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