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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.37, 1,323.55 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.37, 1,323.55 and 297.26 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.37 : 1,323.55 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.37/1,323.55 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.37x = 1,323.55 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.37x = 393,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,431.86/882.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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