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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.48, 1,333.22 and 368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.48, 1,333.22 and 368.87 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.48 : 1,333.22 = 368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.48/1,333.22 = 368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.48x = 1,333.22 × 368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.48x = 491,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,776.35/888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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