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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.71, 1,334.20 and 369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.71, 1,334.20 and 369.35 is: 553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.71 : 1,334.20 = 369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.71/1,334.20 = 369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.71x = 1,334.20 × 369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.71x = 492,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,784.92/889.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.87

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