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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.27, 1,323.91 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.27, 1,323.91 and 362.18 is: 543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.27 : 1,323.91 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.27/1,323.91 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.27x = 1,323.91 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.27x = 479,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,493.72/882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.48

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