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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.34, 1,325.16 and 396.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.34, 1,325.16 and 396.73 is: 595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.34 : 1,325.16 = 396.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.34/1,325.16 = 396.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.34x = 1,325.16 × 396.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.34x = 525,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,732.38/883.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.17

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