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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.76, 1,325.45 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.76, 1,325.45 and 363.63 is: 545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.76 : 1,325.45 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.76/1,325.45 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.76x = 1,325.45 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.76x = 481,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,973.38/883.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.37

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