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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.62, 1,325.88 and 364.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.62, 1,325.88 and 364.00 is: 546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.62 : 1,325.88 = 364.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.62/1,325.88 = 364.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.62x = 1,325.88 × 364.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.62x = 482,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,621.98/883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.19

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