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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.29, 1,328.10 and 365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.29, 1,328.10 and 365.59 is: 548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.29 : 1,328.10 = 365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.29/1,328.10 = 365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.29x = 1,328.10 × 365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.29x = 485,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,533.44/885.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.45

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