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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.16, 1,323.24 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.16, 1,323.24 and 369.20 is: 553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.16 : 1,323.24 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.16/1,323.24 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.16x = 1,323.24 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.16x = 488,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,540.21/882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.80

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