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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.47, 1,327.21 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.47, 1,327.21 and 397.52 is: 596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.47 : 1,327.21 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.47/1,327.21 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.47x = 1,327.21 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.47x = 527,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,592.52/884.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.51

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