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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.68, 1,336.50 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.68, 1,336.50 and 370.60 is: 556.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.68 : 1,336.50 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.68/1,336.50 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.68x = 1,336.50 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.68x = 495,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,306.90/890.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.10

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