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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,331.93 and 367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,331.93 and 367.67 is: 551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,331.93 = 367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,331.93 = 367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,331.93 × 367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 489,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,710.70/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.46

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