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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.02, 1,330.43 and 366.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.02, 1,330.43 and 366.67 is: 549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.02 : 1,330.43 = 366.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.02/1,330.43 = 366.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.02x = 1,330.43 × 366.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.02x = 487,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,828.77/887.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.96

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