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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.11, 1,335.17 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.11, 1,335.17 and 370.10 is: 555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.11 : 1,335.17 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.11/1,335.17 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.11x = 1,335.17 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.11x = 494,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,150.68/890.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.16

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