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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.58, 1,332.94 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.58, 1,332.94 and 368.42 is: 552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.58 : 1,332.94 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.58/1,332.94 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.58x = 1,332.94 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.58x = 491,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,081.75/888.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.66

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