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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,336.64 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,336.64 and 370.96 is: 556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,336.64 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,336.64 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,336.64 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 495,839.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,839.97/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.57

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