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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,325.03 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,325.03 and 363.36 is: 544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,325.03 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,325.03 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,325.03 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 481,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,462.90/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.62

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