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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,327.11 and 364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,327.11 and 364.90 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,327.11 = 364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,327.11 = 364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,327.11 × 364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 484,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,262.44/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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