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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.11, 1,334.16 and 369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.11, 1,334.16 and 369.47 is: 554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.11 : 1,334.16 = 369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.11/1,334.16 = 369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.11x = 1,334.16 × 369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.11x = 492,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,925.42/889.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.40

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