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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.24, 1,325.57 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.24, 1,325.57 and 363.56 is: 545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.24 : 1,325.57 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.24/1,325.57 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.24x = 1,325.57 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.24x = 481,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,915.78/883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.62

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