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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.37, 1,328.51 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.37, 1,328.51 and 366.12 is: 548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.37 : 1,328.51 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.37/1,328.51 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.37x = 1,328.51 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.37x = 486,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,394.08/886.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.75

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