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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.47, 1,323.70 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.47, 1,323.70 and 257.82 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.47 : 1,323.70 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.47/1,323.70 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.47x = 1,323.70 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.47x = 341,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,275.69/882.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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