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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.37, 1,324.79 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.37, 1,324.79 and 356.27 is: 534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.37 : 1,324.79 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.37/1,324.79 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.37x = 1,324.79 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.37x = 471,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,974.53/883.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.29

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