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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.50, 1,324.04 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.50, 1,324.04 and 363.06 is: 544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.50 : 1,324.04 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.50/1,324.04 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.50x = 1,324.04 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.50x = 480,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,704.15/882.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.71

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