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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.32, 1,324.98 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.32, 1,324.98 and 363.30 is: 544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.32 : 1,324.98 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.32/1,324.98 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.32x = 1,324.98 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.32x = 481,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,365.23/883.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.95

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