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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.36, 1,336.02 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.36, 1,336.02 and 370.72 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.36 : 1,336.02 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.36/1,336.02 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.36x = 1,336.02 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.36x = 495,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,285.99/890.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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