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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.58, 1,323.82 and 362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.58, 1,323.82 and 362.45 is: 543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.58 : 1,323.82 = 362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.58/1,323.82 = 362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.58x = 1,323.82 × 362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.58x = 479,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,815.55/882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.65

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