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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.46, 1,328.12 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.46, 1,328.12 and 365.32 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.46 : 1,328.12 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.46/1,328.12 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.46x = 1,328.12 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.46x = 485,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,188.80/885.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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