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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.23, 1,325.00 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.23, 1,325.00 and 363.51 is: 545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.23 : 1,325.00 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.23/1,325.00 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.23x = 1,325.00 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.23x = 481,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,648.93/883.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.33

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