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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.01, 1,323.01 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.01, 1,323.01 and 362.26 is: 543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.01 : 1,323.01 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.01/1,323.01 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.01x = 1,323.01 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.01x = 479,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,273.60/882.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.39

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