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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.20, 1,335.66 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.20, 1,335.66 and 370.36 is: 555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.20 : 1,335.66 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.20/1,335.66 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.20x = 1,335.66 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.20x = 494,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,675.04/890.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.69

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