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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.80, 1,333.52 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.80, 1,333.52 and 369.20 is: 553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.80 : 1,333.52 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.80/1,333.52 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.80x = 1,333.52 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.80x = 492,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,335.58/889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.31

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