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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.22, 1,324.95 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.22, 1,324.95 and 290.04 is: 435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.22 : 1,324.95 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.22/1,324.95 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.22x = 1,324.95 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.22x = 384,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,288.50/883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.10

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