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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.99, 1,331.98 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.99, 1,331.98 and 368.28 is: 552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.99 : 1,331.98 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.99/1,331.98 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.99x = 1,331.98 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.99x = 490,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,540.67/887.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.42

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