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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.03, 1,334.96 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.03, 1,334.96 and 369.71 is: 554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.03 : 1,334.96 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.03/1,334.96 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.03x = 1,334.96 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.03x = 493,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,539.54/890.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.52

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