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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,323.88 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,323.88 and 395.76 is: 593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,323.88 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,323.88 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,323.88 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 523,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,938.75/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.17

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