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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.42, 1,331.04 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.42, 1,331.04 and 367.50 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.42 : 1,331.04 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.42/1,331.04 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.42x = 1,331.04 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.42x = 489,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,157.20/887.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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