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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.90, 1,333.85 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.90, 1,333.85 and 368.96 is: 553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.90 : 1,333.85 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.90/1,333.85 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.90x = 1,333.85 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.90x = 492,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,128.78/888.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.64

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