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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.02, 1,324.50 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.02, 1,324.50 and 363.27 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.02 : 1,324.50 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.02/1,324.50 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.02x = 1,324.50 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.02x = 481,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,151.12/883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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