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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.63, 1,325.44 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.63, 1,325.44 and 370.63 is: 555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.63 : 1,325.44 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.63/1,325.44 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.63x = 1,325.44 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.63x = 491,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,247.83/883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.94

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