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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.12, 1,326.06 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.12, 1,326.06 and 371 is: 556.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.12 : 1,326.06 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.12/1,326.06 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.12x = 1,326.06 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.12x = 491,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,968.26/884.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.45

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