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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.11, 1,322.96 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.11, 1,322.96 and 361.96 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.11 : 1,322.96 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.11/1,322.96 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.11x = 1,322.96 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.11x = 478,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,858.60/882.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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