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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.61, 1,336.40 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.61, 1,336.40 and 370.97 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.61 : 1,336.40 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.61/1,336.40 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.61x = 1,336.40 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.61x = 495,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,762.45/890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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