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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.68, 1,326 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.68, 1,326 and 363.60 is: 545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.68 : 1,326 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.68/1,326 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.68x = 1,326 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.68x = 482,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,133.60/883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.60

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