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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.94, 1,330.83 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.94, 1,330.83 and 367.74 is: 551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.94 : 1,330.83 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.94/1,330.83 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.94x = 1,330.83 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.94x = 489,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,399.42/887.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.16

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