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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.74, 1,327.45 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.74, 1,327.45 and 365.15 is: 547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.74 : 1,327.45 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.74/1,327.45 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.74x = 1,327.45 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.74x = 484,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,718.37/885.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.25

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