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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.83, 1,332.68 and 369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.83, 1,332.68 and 369.19 is: 553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.83 : 1,332.68 = 369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.83/1,332.68 = 369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.83x = 1,332.68 × 369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.83x = 492,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,016.18/888.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.55

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