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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.20, 1,325.66 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.20, 1,325.66 and 371.56 is: 557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.20 : 1,325.66 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.20/1,325.66 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.20x = 1,325.66 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.20x = 492,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,562.23/884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.07

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