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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.28, 1,335.36 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.28, 1,335.36 and 377.28 is: 565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.28 : 1,335.36 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.28/1,335.36 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.28x = 1,335.36 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.28x = 503,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,804.62/890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.89

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