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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.20, 1,330.30 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.20, 1,330.30 and 367.56 is: 551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.20 : 1,330.30 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.20/1,330.30 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.20x = 1,330.30 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.20x = 488,965.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,965.07/887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.13

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