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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,330.88 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,330.88 and 367.44 is: 550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,330.88 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,330.88 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,330.88 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 489,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,018.55/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.99

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