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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.76, 1,331.98 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.76, 1,331.98 and 368.17 is: 551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.76 : 1,331.98 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.76/1,331.98 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.76x = 1,331.98 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.76x = 490,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,388.42/888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.77

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