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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.02, 1,325.94 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.02, 1,325.94 and 363.66 is: 545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.02 : 1,325.94 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.02/1,325.94 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.02x = 1,325.94 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.02x = 482,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,191.34/884.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.45

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