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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,330.06 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,330.06 and 366.76 is: 549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,330.06 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,330.06 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,330.06 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 487,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,806.16/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.70

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