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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.59, 1,326.79 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.59, 1,326.79 and 364.87 is: 547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.59 : 1,326.79 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.59/1,326.79 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.59x = 1,326.79 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.59x = 484,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,107.98/884.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.27

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