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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.06, 1,325.61 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.06, 1,325.61 and 363.90 is: 545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.06 : 1,325.61 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.06/1,325.61 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.06x = 1,325.61 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.06x = 482,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,394.45/884.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.66

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