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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.68, 1,334.72 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.68, 1,334.72 and 370.08 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.68 : 1,334.72 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.68/1,334.72 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.68x = 1,334.72 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.68x = 493,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,953.18/889.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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