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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.72, 1,332.18 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.72, 1,332.18 and 367.72 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.72 : 1,332.18 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.72/1,332.18 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.72x = 1,332.18 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.72x = 489,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,865.90/887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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