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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.57, 1,323.60 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.57, 1,323.60 and 327.11 is: 490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.57 : 1,323.60 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.57/1,323.60 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.57x = 1,323.60 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.57x = 432,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,962.80/882.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.57

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