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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.64, 1,328.40 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.64, 1,328.40 and 372.28 is: 558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.64 : 1,328.40 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.64/1,328.40 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.64x = 1,328.40 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.64x = 494,536.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,536.75/885.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.39

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