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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.42, 1,325.28 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.42, 1,325.28 and 363.70 is: 545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.42 : 1,325.28 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.42/1,325.28 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.42x = 1,325.28 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.42x = 482,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,007.65/883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.62

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