Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884, 1,326.04 and 356.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 884, 1,326.04 and 356.90 is: 535.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884 : 1,326.04 = 356.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884/1,326.04 = 356.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884x = 1,326.04 × 356.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884x = 473,263.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,263.68/884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535.37
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