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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,326.38 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,326.38 and 364.26 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,326.38 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,326.38 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,326.38 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 483,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,147.18/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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