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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.31, 1,333.59 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.31, 1,333.59 and 362.07 is: 542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.31 : 1,333.59 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.31/1,333.59 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.31x = 1,333.59 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.31x = 482,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,852.93/889.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.96

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