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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.56, 1,330.88 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.56, 1,330.88 and 367.47 is: 551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.56 : 1,330.88 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.56/1,330.88 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.56x = 1,330.88 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.56x = 489,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,058.70/887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.02

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