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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.64, 1,331.61 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.64, 1,331.61 and 367.35 is: 551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.64 : 1,331.61 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.64/1,331.61 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.64x = 1,331.61 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.64x = 489,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,166.93/887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.09

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