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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.46, 1,324.58 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.46, 1,324.58 and 356.04 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.46 : 1,324.58 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.46/1,324.58 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.46x = 1,324.58 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.46x = 471,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,603.46/883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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