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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.51, 1,335.93 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.51, 1,335.93 and 370.23 is: 555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.51 : 1,335.93 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.51/1,335.93 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.51x = 1,335.93 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.51x = 494,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,596.35/890.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.41

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