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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.13, 1,333.19 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.13, 1,333.19 and 368.97 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.13 : 1,333.19 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.13/1,333.19 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.13x = 1,333.19 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.13x = 491,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,905.27/889.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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