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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.10, 1,335.10 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.10, 1,335.10 and 369.96 is: 554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.10 : 1,335.10 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.10/1,335.10 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.10x = 1,335.10 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.10x = 493,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,933.60/890.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.92

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