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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.02, 1,322.93 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.02, 1,322.93 and 361.67 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.02 : 1,322.93 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.02/1,322.93 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.02x = 1,322.93 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.02x = 478,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,458.38/882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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