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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.22, 1,333.75 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.22, 1,333.75 and 369.09 is: 553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.22 : 1,333.75 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.22/1,333.75 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.22x = 1,333.75 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.22x = 492,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,273.79/889.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.60

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