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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,324.56 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,324.56 and 370 is: 555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,324.56 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,324.56 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,324.56 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 490,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,087.20/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.03

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