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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.88, 1,325.82 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.88, 1,325.82 and 371.24 is: 556.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.88 : 1,325.82 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.88/1,325.82 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.88x = 1,325.82 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.88x = 492,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,197.42/883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.86

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