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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.74, 1,324.35 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.74, 1,324.35 and 370.10 is: 555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.74 : 1,324.35 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.74/1,324.35 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.74x = 1,324.35 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.74x = 490,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,141.94/882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.25

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