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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.43, 1,324.77 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.43, 1,324.77 and 363.07 is: 544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.43 : 1,324.77 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.43/1,324.77 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.43x = 1,324.77 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.43x = 480,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,984.24/883.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.45

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