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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,325.13 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,325.13 and 363.44 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,325.13 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,325.13 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,325.13 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 481,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,596.80/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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