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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.40, 1,335.52 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.40, 1,335.52 and 370.08 is: 555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.40 : 1,335.52 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.40/1,335.52 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.40x = 1,335.52 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.40x = 494,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,249.70/890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.08

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