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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.04, 1,327.62 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.04, 1,327.62 and 365.24 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.04 : 1,327.62 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.04/1,327.62 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.04x = 1,327.62 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.04x = 484,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,899.93/885.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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