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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.43, 1,323.27 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.43, 1,323.27 and 362.07 is: 542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.43 : 1,323.27 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.43/1,323.27 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.43x = 1,323.27 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.43x = 479,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,116.37/882.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.95

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