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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.07, 1,332.36 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.07, 1,332.36 and 368.30 is: 552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.07 : 1,332.36 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.07/1,332.36 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.07x = 1,332.36 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.07x = 490,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,708.19/888.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.56

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