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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.97, 1,333.89 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.97, 1,333.89 and 369.86 is: 554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.97 : 1,333.89 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.97/1,333.89 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.97x = 1,333.89 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.97x = 493,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,345.89/889.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.34

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