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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.51, 1,326.66 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.51, 1,326.66 and 364.18 is: 546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.51 : 1,326.66 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.51/1,326.66 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.51x = 1,326.66 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.51x = 483,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,143.04/884.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.23

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