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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.98, 1,326.38 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.98, 1,326.38 and 364.37 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.98 : 1,326.38 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.98/1,326.38 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.98x = 1,326.38 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.98x = 483,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,284.63/883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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