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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.78, 1,326.03 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.78, 1,326.03 and 364.20 is: 545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.78 : 1,326.03 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.78/1,326.03 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.78x = 1,326.03 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.78x = 482,935.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,935.15/884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.82

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