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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.42, 1,325.10 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.42, 1,325.10 and 363.40 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.42 : 1,325.10 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.42/1,325.10 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.42x = 1,325.10 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.42x = 481,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,541.34/883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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