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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.68, 1,332.45 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.68, 1,332.45 and 369.04 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.68 : 1,332.45 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.68/1,332.45 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.68x = 1,332.45 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.68x = 491,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,729.33/888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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