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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.26, 1,330.11 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.26, 1,330.11 and 366.93 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.26 : 1,330.11 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.26/1,330.11 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.26x = 1,330.11 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.26x = 488,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,057.26/887.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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