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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.08, 1,331.60 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.08, 1,331.60 and 367.50 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.08 : 1,331.60 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.08/1,331.60 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.08x = 1,331.60 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.08x = 489,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,361.16/888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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