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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,328.70 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,328.70 and 365.68 is: 548.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,328.70 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,328.70 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,328.70 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 485,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,879.02/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.37

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