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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.40, 1,323.38 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.40, 1,323.38 and 362.26 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.40 : 1,323.38 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.40/1,323.38 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.40x = 1,323.38 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.40x = 479,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,401.02/882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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