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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.50, 1,330.08 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.50, 1,330.08 and 366.90 is: 549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.50 : 1,330.08 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.50/1,330.08 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.50x = 1,330.08 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.50x = 488,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,006.35/887.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.87

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