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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.36, 1,325.41 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.36, 1,325.41 and 363.78 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.36 : 1,325.41 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.36/1,325.41 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.36x = 1,325.41 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.36x = 482,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,156.74/884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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