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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.09, 1,323.07 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.09, 1,323.07 and 361.96 is: 542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.09 : 1,323.07 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.09/1,323.07 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.09x = 1,323.07 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.09x = 478,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,894.20/882.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.91

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