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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.84, 1,325.76 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.84, 1,325.76 and 370.48 is: 555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.84 : 1,325.76 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.84/1,325.76 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.84x = 1,325.76 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.84x = 491,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,167.56/883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.72

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