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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.94, 1,336.68 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.94, 1,336.68 and 370.86 is: 556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.94 : 1,336.68 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.94/1,336.68 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.94x = 1,336.68 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.94x = 495,721.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,721.14/890.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.40

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