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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.58, 1,335.78 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.58, 1,335.78 and 370.34 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.58 : 1,335.78 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.58/1,335.78 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.58x = 1,335.78 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.58x = 494,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,692.77/890.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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