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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.43, 1,325.60 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.43, 1,325.60 and 363.81 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.43 : 1,325.60 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.43/1,325.60 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.43x = 1,325.60 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.43x = 482,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,271.05/883.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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