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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.37, 1,325 and 396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.37, 1,325 and 396.29 is: 594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.37 : 1,325 = 396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.37/1,325 = 396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.37x = 1,325 × 396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.37x = 525,084.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,084.25/883.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.41

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