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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.05, 1,333.50 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.05, 1,333.50 and 368.82 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.05 : 1,333.50 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.05/1,333.50 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.05x = 1,333.50 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.05x = 491,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,821.47/889.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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