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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.09, 1,334.56 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.09, 1,334.56 and 370.44 is: 555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.09 : 1,334.56 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.09/1,334.56 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.09x = 1,334.56 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.09x = 494,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,378.48/890.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.43

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