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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.36, 1,327.68 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.36, 1,327.68 and 372 is: 557.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.36 : 1,327.68 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.36/1,327.68 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.36x = 1,327.68 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.36x = 493,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,896.96/885.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.85

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