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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.39, 1,331.62 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.39, 1,331.62 and 367.40 is: 551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.39 : 1,331.62 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.39/1,331.62 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.39x = 1,331.62 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.39x = 489,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,237.19/887.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.32

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