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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.96, 1,326.80 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.96, 1,326.80 and 397.36 is: 596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.96 : 1,326.80 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.96/1,326.80 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.96x = 1,326.80 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.96x = 527,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,217.25/883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.43

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