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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.58, 1,331.28 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.58, 1,331.28 and 367.20 is: 550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.58 : 1,331.28 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.58/1,331.28 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.58x = 1,331.28 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.58x = 488,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,846.02/887.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.76

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