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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.96, 1,336.38 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.96, 1,336.38 and 370.84 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.96 : 1,336.38 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.96/1,336.38 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.96x = 1,336.38 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.96x = 495,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,583.16/890.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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