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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.38, 1,331.50 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.38, 1,331.50 and 368.12 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.38 : 1,331.50 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.38/1,331.50 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.38x = 1,331.50 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.38x = 490,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,151.78/888.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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