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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.64, 1,325.40 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.64, 1,325.40 and 370 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.64 : 1,325.40 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.64/1,325.40 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.64x = 1,325.40 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.64x = 490,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,398.00/882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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