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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.30, 1,330.91 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.30, 1,330.91 and 367.16 is: 550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.30 : 1,330.91 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.30/1,330.91 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.30x = 1,330.91 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.30x = 488,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,648.43/887.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.72

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