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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.97, 1,334.43 and 369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.97, 1,334.43 and 369.34 is: 554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.97 : 1,334.43 = 369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.97/1,334.43 = 369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.97x = 1,334.43 × 369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.97x = 492,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,853.66/888.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.41

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