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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.25, 1,324.65 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.25, 1,324.65 and 363.39 is: 545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.25 : 1,324.65 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.25/1,324.65 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.25x = 1,324.65 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.25x = 481,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,372.14/883.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.00

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