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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.14, 1,330.68 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.14, 1,330.68 and 367.00 is: 550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.14 : 1,330.68 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.14/1,330.68 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.14x = 1,330.68 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.14x = 488,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,355.55/887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.49

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