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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.53, 1,327.22 and 364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.53, 1,327.22 and 364.69 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.53 : 1,327.22 = 364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.53/1,327.22 = 364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.53x = 1,327.22 × 364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.53x = 484,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,023.86/884.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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