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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.63, 1,328.38 and 365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.63, 1,328.38 and 365.47 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.63 : 1,328.38 = 365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.63/1,328.38 = 365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.63x = 1,328.38 × 365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.63x = 485,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,483.04/885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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