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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.06, 1,325.09 and 363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.06, 1,325.09 and 363.14 is: 544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.06 : 1,325.09 = 363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.06/1,325.09 = 363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.06x = 1,325.09 × 363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.06x = 481,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,192.43/883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.92

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