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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.37, 1,326.52 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.37, 1,326.52 and 364.29 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.37 : 1,326.52 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.37/1,326.52 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.37x = 1,326.52 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.37x = 483,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,237.97/884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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