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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.23, 1,327.83 and 365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.23, 1,327.83 and 365.51 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.23 : 1,327.83 = 365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.23/1,327.83 = 365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.23x = 1,327.83 × 365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.23x = 485,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,328.50/885.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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