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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.37, 1,328.02 and 365.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.37, 1,328.02 and 365.35 is: 548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.37 : 1,328.02 = 365.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.37/1,328.02 = 365.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.37x = 1,328.02 × 365.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.37x = 485,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,192.11/885.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.01

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