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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.95, 1,326.55 and 364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.95, 1,326.55 and 364.42 is: 546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.95 : 1,326.55 = 364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.95/1,326.55 = 364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.95x = 1,326.55 × 364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.95x = 483,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,421.35/883.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.89

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