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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.10, 1,335.05 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.10, 1,335.05 and 370.18 is: 555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.10 : 1,335.05 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.10/1,335.05 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.10x = 1,335.05 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.10x = 494,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,210.02/890.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.23

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