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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.67, 1,328.02 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.67, 1,328.02 and 358.10 is: 536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.67 : 1,328.02 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.67/1,328.02 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.67x = 1,328.02 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.67x = 475,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,566.39/885.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.96

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