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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.21, 1,327.97 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.21, 1,327.97 and 364.92 is: 547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.21 : 1,327.97 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.21/1,327.97 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.21x = 1,327.97 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.21x = 484,603.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,603.04/885.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.45

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