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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.68, 1,327.50 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.68, 1,327.50 and 364.60 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.68 : 1,327.50 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.68/1,327.50 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.68x = 1,327.50 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.68x = 484,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,006.50/884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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