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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.52, 1,328.23 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.52, 1,328.23 and 365.37 is: 548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.52 : 1,328.23 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.52/1,328.23 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.52x = 1,328.23 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.52x = 485,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,295.40/885.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.03

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