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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.18, 1,326.74 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.18, 1,326.74 and 365.04 is: 547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.18 : 1,326.74 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.18/1,326.74 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.18x = 1,326.74 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.18x = 484,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,313.17/885.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.14

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