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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.73, 1,327.08 and 365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.73, 1,327.08 and 365.01 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.73 : 1,327.08 = 365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.73/1,327.08 = 365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.73x = 1,327.08 × 365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.73x = 484,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,397.47/884.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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