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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.70, 1,334.50 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.70, 1,334.50 and 369.56 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.70 : 1,334.50 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.70/1,334.50 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.70x = 1,334.50 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.70x = 493,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,180.23/889.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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