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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.76, 1,327.68 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.76, 1,327.68 and 365.52 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.76 : 1,327.68 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.76/1,327.68 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.76x = 1,327.68 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.76x = 485,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,293.59/885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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