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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.63, 1,334.45 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.63, 1,334.45 and 369.88 is: 554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.63 : 1,334.45 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.63/1,334.45 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.63x = 1,334.45 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.63x = 493,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,586.37/889.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.82

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