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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.47, 1,323.71 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.47, 1,323.71 and 362.39 is: 543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.47 : 1,323.71 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.47/1,323.71 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.47x = 1,323.71 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.47x = 479,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,692.20/882.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.58

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