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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.17, 1,333.51 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.17, 1,333.51 and 369.32 is: 553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.17 : 1,333.51 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.17/1,333.51 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.17x = 1,333.51 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.17x = 492,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,484.32/889.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.87

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