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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.11, 1,332.11 and 367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.11, 1,332.11 and 367.97 is: 551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.11 : 1,332.11 = 367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.11/1,332.11 = 367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.11x = 1,332.11 × 367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.11x = 490,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,168.02/888.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.93

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