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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.62, 1,327.45 and 364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.62, 1,327.45 and 364.71 is: 547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.62 : 1,327.45 = 364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.62/1,327.45 = 364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.62x = 1,327.45 × 364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.62x = 484,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,134.29/884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.28

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