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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.31, 1,335.69 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.31, 1,335.69 and 370.44 is: 555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.31 : 1,335.69 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.31/1,335.69 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.31x = 1,335.69 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.31x = 494,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,793.00/890.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.75

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