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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.92, 1,325.85 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.92, 1,325.85 and 363.78 is: 545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.92 : 1,325.85 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.92/1,325.85 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.92x = 1,325.85 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.92x = 482,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,311.38/883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.65

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