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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.05, 1,326.30 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.05, 1,326.30 and 363.87 is: 545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.05 : 1,326.30 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.05/1,326.30 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.05x = 1,326.30 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.05x = 482,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,599.42/884.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.90

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