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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.88, 1,329.06 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.88, 1,329.06 and 373.24 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.88 : 1,329.06 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.88/1,329.06 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.88x = 1,329.06 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.88x = 496,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,058.35/885.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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