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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.42, 1,326.22 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.42, 1,326.22 and 397.15 is: 595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.42 : 1,326.22 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.42/1,326.22 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.42x = 1,326.22 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.42x = 526,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,713.66/884.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.55

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