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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.25, 1,327.88 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.25, 1,327.88 and 372.25 is: 558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.25 : 1,327.88 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.25/1,327.88 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.25x = 1,327.88 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.25x = 494,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,303.33/885.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.38

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