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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,331.17 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,331.17 and 367.18 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,331.17 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,331.17 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,331.17 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 488,781.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,781.12/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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