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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889, 1,333.68 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889, 1,333.68 and 376 is: 564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889 : 1,333.68 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889/1,333.68 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889x = 1,333.68 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889x = 501,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,463.68/889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.08

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