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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.02, 1,335.59 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.02, 1,335.59 and 377.02 is: 565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.02 : 1,335.59 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.02/1,335.59 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.02x = 1,335.59 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.02x = 503,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,544.14/890.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.77

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