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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.31, 1,334.96 and 369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.31, 1,334.96 and 369.74 is: 554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.31 : 1,334.96 = 369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.31/1,334.96 = 369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.31x = 1,334.96 × 369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.31x = 493,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,588.11/890.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.40

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