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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.33, 1,334.33 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.33, 1,334.33 and 369.20 is: 553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.33 : 1,334.33 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.33/1,334.33 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.33x = 1,334.33 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.33x = 492,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,627.96/889.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.93

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