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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,323 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,323 and 361.80 is: 542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,323 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,323 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,323 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 478,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,661.40/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.59

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