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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.61, 1,327.27 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.61, 1,327.27 and 365.02 is: 547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.61 : 1,327.27 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.61/1,327.27 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.61x = 1,327.27 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.61x = 484,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,480.10/885.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.06

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