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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,322.82 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,322.82 and 369 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,322.82 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,322.82 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,322.82 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 488,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,120.58/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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