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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.41, 1,327.03 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.41, 1,327.03 and 365.09 is: 547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.41 : 1,327.03 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.41/1,327.03 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.41x = 1,327.03 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.41x = 484,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,485.38/885.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.19

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