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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.62, 1,336.03 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.62, 1,336.03 and 370.97 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.62 : 1,336.03 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.62/1,336.03 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.62x = 1,336.03 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.62x = 495,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,627.05/890.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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