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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.11, 1,333.17 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.11, 1,333.17 and 368.96 is: 553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.11 : 1,333.17 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.11/1,333.17 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.11x = 1,333.17 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.11x = 491,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,879.74/889.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.23

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