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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888, 1,332.24 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888, 1,332.24 and 375.04 is: 562.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888 : 1,332.24 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888/1,332.24 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888x = 1,332.24 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888x = 499,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,643.29/888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.66

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