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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.72, 1,325.33 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.72, 1,325.33 and 356.63 is: 534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.72 : 1,325.33 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.72/1,325.33 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.72x = 1,325.33 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.72x = 472,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,652.44/883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.84

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