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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.16, 1,326.24 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.16, 1,326.24 and 371.20 is: 556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.16 : 1,326.24 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.16/1,326.24 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.16x = 1,326.24 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.16x = 492,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,300.29/884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.80

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