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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.99, 1,328.21 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.99, 1,328.21 and 365.66 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.99 : 1,328.21 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.99/1,328.21 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.99x = 1,328.21 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.99x = 485,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,679.65/885.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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