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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.42, 1,322.65 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.42, 1,322.65 and 362.76 is: 543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.42 : 1,322.65 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.42/1,322.65 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.42x = 1,322.65 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.42x = 479,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,804.51/882.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.74

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