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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.77, 1,334.13 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.77, 1,334.13 and 369.18 is: 553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.77 : 1,334.13 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.77/1,334.13 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.77x = 1,334.13 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.77x = 492,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,534.11/889.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.55

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