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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.99, 1,335.46 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.99, 1,335.46 and 370.34 is: 555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.99 : 1,335.46 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.99/1,335.46 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.99x = 1,335.46 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.99x = 494,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,576.67/889.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.71

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