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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.20, 1,324.80 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.20, 1,324.80 and 370.08 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.20 : 1,324.80 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.20/1,324.80 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.20x = 1,324.80 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.20x = 490,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,281.98/883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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