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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.10, 1,324.80 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.10, 1,324.80 and 363.38 is: 545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.10 : 1,324.80 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.10/1,324.80 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.10x = 1,324.80 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.10x = 481,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,405.82/883.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.13

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