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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.08, 1,325.24 and 363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.08, 1,325.24 and 363.55 is: 545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.08 : 1,325.24 = 363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.08/1,325.24 = 363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.08x = 1,325.24 × 363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.08x = 481,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,790.56/883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.58

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