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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.35, 1,331.80 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.35, 1,331.80 and 368.72 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.35 : 1,331.80 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.35/1,331.80 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.35x = 1,331.80 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.35x = 491,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,061.30/888.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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