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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.60, 1,323.68 and 362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.60, 1,323.68 and 362.46 is: 543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.60 : 1,323.68 = 362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.60/1,323.68 = 362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.60x = 1,323.68 × 362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.60x = 479,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,779.24/882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.60

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