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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.02, 1,334.09 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.02, 1,334.09 and 376.02 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.02 : 1,334.09 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.02/1,334.09 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.02x = 1,334.09 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.02x = 501,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,644.52/889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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