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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.49, 1,326.01 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.49, 1,326.01 and 371.13 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.49 : 1,326.01 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.49/1,326.01 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.49x = 1,326.01 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.49x = 492,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,113.61/884.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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