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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.98, 1,332.40 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.98, 1,332.40 and 368.36 is: 552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.98 : 1,332.40 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.98/1,332.40 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.98x = 1,332.40 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.98x = 490,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,802.86/887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.72

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