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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.60, 1,327.86 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.60, 1,327.86 and 365.58 is: 548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.60 : 1,327.86 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.60/1,327.86 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.60x = 1,327.86 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.60x = 485,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,439.06/885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.15

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