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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.68, 1,335 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.68, 1,335 and 369.60 is: 554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.68 : 1,335 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.68/1,335 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.68x = 1,335 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.68x = 493,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,416.00/889.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.60

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