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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,327.19 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,327.19 and 364.97 is: 547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,327.19 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,327.19 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,327.19 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 484,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,377.90/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.25

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