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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.54, 1,334.46 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.54, 1,334.46 and 369.82 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.54 : 1,334.46 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.54/1,334.46 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.54x = 1,334.46 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.54x = 493,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,510.00/889.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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