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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.56, 1,336.82 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.56, 1,336.82 and 363.98 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.56 : 1,336.82 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.56/1,336.82 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.56x = 1,336.82 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.56x = 486,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,575.74/891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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