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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.22, 1,335.25 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.22, 1,335.25 and 370.09 is: 555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.22 : 1,335.25 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.22/1,335.25 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.22x = 1,335.25 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.22x = 494,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,162.67/890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.10

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