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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.01, 1,329.74 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.01, 1,329.74 and 366.68 is: 549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.01 : 1,329.74 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.01/1,329.74 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.01x = 1,329.74 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.01x = 487,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,587.23/887.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.70

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