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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.58, 1,329.35 and 366.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.58, 1,329.35 and 366.00 is: 548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.58 : 1,329.35 = 366.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.58/1,329.35 = 366.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.58x = 1,329.35 × 366.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.58x = 486,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,535.28/886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.78

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