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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.02, 1,332.96 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.02, 1,332.96 and 369.38 is: 553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.02 : 1,332.96 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.02/1,332.96 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.02x = 1,332.96 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.02x = 492,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,372.10/889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.84

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