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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885, 1,326.54 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885, 1,326.54 and 364.80 is: 546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885 : 1,326.54 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885/1,326.54 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885x = 1,326.54 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885x = 483,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,921.79/885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.80

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