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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.55, 1,324.37 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.55, 1,324.37 and 362.80 is: 544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.55 : 1,324.37 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.55/1,324.37 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.55x = 1,324.37 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.55x = 480,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,481.44/882.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.42

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