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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.08, 1,337.06 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.08, 1,337.06 and 363.96 is: 546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.08 : 1,337.06 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.08/1,337.06 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.08x = 1,337.06 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.08x = 486,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,636.36/891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.12

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