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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.44, 1,332.27 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.44, 1,332.27 and 368.01 is: 551.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.44 : 1,332.27 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.44/1,332.27 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.44x = 1,332.27 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.44x = 490,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,288.68/888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.86

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