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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.89, 1,327.73 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.89, 1,327.73 and 365.56 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.89 : 1,327.73 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.89/1,327.73 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.89x = 1,327.73 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.89x = 485,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,364.98/885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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