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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.73, 1,329 and 366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.73, 1,329 and 366.07 is: 549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.73 : 1,329 = 366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.73/1,329 = 366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.73x = 1,329 × 366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.73x = 486,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,507.03/885.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.27

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