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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.24, 1,329.52 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.24, 1,329.52 and 365.95 is: 548.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.24 : 1,329.52 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.24/1,329.52 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.24x = 1,329.52 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.24x = 486,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,537.84/886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.99

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