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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.12, 1,324.14 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.12, 1,324.14 and 395.50 is: 593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.12 : 1,324.14 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.12/1,324.14 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.12x = 1,324.14 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.12x = 523,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,697.37/883.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.01

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