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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.41, 1,324.03 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.41, 1,324.03 and 363.09 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.41 : 1,324.03 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.41/1,324.03 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.41x = 1,324.03 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.41x = 480,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,739.34/883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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