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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,335.05 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,335.05 and 370.04 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,335.05 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,335.05 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,335.05 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 494,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,014.76/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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