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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.69, 1,331.49 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.69, 1,331.49 and 367.76 is: 551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.69 : 1,331.49 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.69/1,331.49 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.69x = 1,331.49 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.69x = 489,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,668.76/887.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.62

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