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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.72, 1,334.70 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.72, 1,334.70 and 369.70 is: 554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.72 : 1,334.70 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.72/1,334.70 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.72x = 1,334.70 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.72x = 493,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,438.59/889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.60

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