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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.65, 1,325.43 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.65, 1,325.43 and 363.51 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.65 : 1,325.43 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.65/1,325.43 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.65x = 1,325.43 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.65x = 481,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,807.06/883.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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