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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.41, 1,328.53 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.41, 1,328.53 and 366.09 is: 548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.41 : 1,328.53 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.41/1,328.53 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.41x = 1,328.53 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.41x = 486,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,361.55/886.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.69

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