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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.45, 1,327.13 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.45, 1,327.13 and 364.85 is: 547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.45 : 1,327.13 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.45/1,327.13 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.45x = 1,327.13 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.45x = 484,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,201.56/884.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.46

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