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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,328.28 and 365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,328.28 and 365.71 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,328.28 = 365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,328.28 = 365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,328.28 × 365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 485,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,767.62/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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