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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.35, 1,330.30 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.35, 1,330.30 and 367.72 is: 551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.35 : 1,330.30 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.35/1,330.30 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.35x = 1,330.30 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.35x = 489,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,177.92/887.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.28

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