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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.38, 1,328.34 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.38, 1,328.34 and 365.61 is: 548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.38 : 1,328.34 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.38/1,328.34 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.38x = 1,328.34 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.38x = 485,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,654.39/885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.53

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